Technology Product Strategist (Cash Management Platform), BlackRock Global Markets, Analyst

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

The Cash Management Group manages a suite of products that includes Prime and Government Money Market and Ultra-Short Duration Mutual funds and Separate Accounts. BlackRocks cash management style is designed to meet each clients objectives of capital preservation liquidity and yield in that order. This philosophy is built on a risk-controlled framework featuring careful analysis of credit interest rate trends and relative value opportunities which ultimately produce investment returns on a risk adjusted basis. Our disciplined approach to investing originated in 1973 when we pioneered the first constant-dollar money market fund dedicated to institutional investors.

The Cachematrix Technical Product Strategy team is part of the Global Cash Management team. The team works directly with the Cachematrix Liquidity Management platform which is a single instance multi-tenant software as a service (SaaS) based product. It powers custom trading solutions for many of the worlds leading and most innovative financial institutions including regional and global banks and asset management firms. The platform can be integrated into any core cash management system as a seamless single sign-on module or operate as a stand-alone system.

Job Purpose/Background/Responsibilities:

The Cachematrix team is seeking a Junior Technical Product Strategist with Citizen Developer capabilities to support the global product function with a diverse set of responsibilities encompassing business analysis testing and product ownership.

About this role

This role works as a liaison among stakeholders to elicit analyze document validate and operationalize requirements for new features process changes and data addition to traditional BA responsibilities the ideal candidate contributes as a Citizen Developer using approved enterprise tools to automate workflows streamline reporting and reduce manual effort while operating within firmwide governance and risk standards.

The role requires strong communication analytical thinking and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while partnering effectively with cross-functional teams.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Analysis and Solution Definition

• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to gather analyze and document requirements for platform enhancements integrations and process changes.

• Translate business needs into clear functional designs including functional requirements business processes/workflows data flows and automation logic.

• Develop and execute test strategies including UAT validation of automations and regression testing.

Technical Recommendation and Testing

• Collaborate to deliver low-code / no-code solutions (e.g. workflow automations data handling reporting enablement) using approved enterprise platforms.

• Understand tables schemas and data relationships.

• Identify document report and track defects and issues.

• Manage issue reporting and triage providing timely escalation as needed.

Project Execution and Support

• Provide business and platform support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

• Oversee vendor data quality and integrity verifying accuracy consistency and reconciliation.

• Support client onboardings by setting up and managing data extracts and integrations.

• Build document and maintain ad-hoc and automated reports to support business needs.

Communication

• Actively reduce key-person risks through knowledge sharing and clear handoffs.

• Deliver demos training and walkthroughs for stakeholders documenting operating models and support processes.

• Manage stakeholder communication across business product and development teams.

Preferred Experience:

• 1-4 years of experience as a Business Analyst or UAT Tester.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Information Technology or a related field.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with Agile & Scrum methodologies.

• Industry knowledge of financial services and processes.

• Experience with JIRA Confluence Miro Visio Aha or similar tools.

• Proficiency in SQL for querying and data analysis.

• Experience in building data visualization and business intelligence using tools such as Power BI Tableau Adobe Analytics or similar platforms is preferred.

• Familiarity with programming languages like Python.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized engaged and inspired we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan tuition reimbursement comprehensive healthcare support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRocks hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement paying for their childrens educations buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment the one we make in our employees. Its why were dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed valued and supported with networks benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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