Associate - Funds Data Stewardship

About this role

The Data Stewardship Team is responsible for ensuring the data needs of BlackRock and the clients of BlackRock Solutions are fulfilled with accurate, complete and timely data.

As an Associate on the Data Steward Team, you will support a growing area in a dynamic and challenging environment. The Fund Data Stewardship Team was established, to develop the firmwide fund data ingestion and distribution strategy and operational support models to meet the long-term fund data needs for existing and newly created fund products and services. The team will focus on oversight, quality control and governance of product and firm-level fund data being distributed and ingested by 3rd parties. This will also include cross functional evolution of systematic changes required to improve the Aladdin fund data distribution and ingestion model and process.

This position requires active stakeholder management with internal and external parties as well as working cross functionally to architect and deliver a Fund Data distribution vision for the Fund Data Stewards Team. The candidate will be required to advocate the use of technology and Artificial Intelligence to craft innovative solutions to assist the global Tech & Ops team to evolve the Fund Data Stewards strategy and operations of the firm. Ability to collaborate, influence, and guide insertion of new process into existing workflow across disparate teams is important to success in this role.

• Design data engineering solutions to drive scale and automation for establishing governance and oversight on firm and 3rd party Fund Data (iShares, Mutual Funds, 3rd Party funds, SMAs/Models etc.)
• Strengthen relationships to gain business insight and proactively identify Fund Data needs.
• Establish what is standard vs non-standard processes, ensure this is understood by stakeholders. Bring together the appropriate expertise across the firm to attain this goal.
• Demonstrate knowledge of investments, clients, and operational processes to partner with data and operations specialists to develop sustainable solutions for stakeholders.
• Query Management – Resolve internal and external product and data queries in line with agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Distribution Workflow – Manage daily, weekly, and quarterly data distribution workflows, ensuring adherence to defined schedules and controls.
• Onboarding & Change – Partner with stakeholders to support product onboarding and manage data‑related changes across the distribution lifecycle.

• 5+ years of financial services experience desired
• Degree in Finance, Economics or related field is preferred
• Advanced skills in Excel; Word; Knowledge of Aladdin, PowerBi, Tableau, and Miro is a plus
• Base knowledge of technical tools such as SQL, Python or Unix is advantageous
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Consistent track record in delivering on major projects with little oversight
• Strong financial and quantitative abilities, including attention to detail and affinity for data analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound judgment, integrity and discretion

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s 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 children’s 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. It’s why we’re 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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.