Investment Platform Team Associate

About this role

PMG Tech - Investment Platform Team (IPT), Analyst / AssociateWho we are

As part of the broader PMG Tech Platform, responsible for delivering the Power of the Platform: central capabilities to accelerate tech and research solutions, drive innovation, and build a tech community.

The Investment Platform Team (IPT) core focus is delivering high impact Platform Change for Investments & Trading: partnering with investors and traders and playing a critical role in developing the investment and operating platform. The team combines strategy, business process, and technology expertise to maximize growth, scale, and operating consistency across Investments, with a strong focus on Aladdin.

Projects often span people, process, technology and product. We also work with senior technology, investment and business management partners to define and lead platform strategy, ensuring the platform continues to evolve with the key priorities of BlackRock’s investment teams.

What you will be doing

This role is primarily passionate about the following key areas:

• Partner and work with the global team in managing strategic initiatives that improve the investment operating platform
• Help create solutions to complex problem statements, including regulatory changes, new instrument or product launches, macro events, to name a few
• Assist with business process reviews, use a data driven approach to solve sophisticated problems & influence solutions
• Partner with our Aladdin Partners to help identify innovative solutions, build new Aladdin functionality and unlock insights to influence further advance of the platform
• Navigate and connect the dots across the firm to ensure efficiency, scalability and risk management
• Define, handle and execute platform strategy together with Investment COOs

We are looking for someone who

• Has a BA/BS from an accredited university
• 2+ years’ work experience in financial services, FinTech, and/or order/trade management systems preferable
• Enjoys a challenge and is curious about how things work
• Is comfortable navigating a sometimes-steep learning curve while gaining subject matter expertise
• Is a great teammate, is open and exudes positivity in a group setting
• Has excellent communication skills and a “get the job done” mentality
• Brings knowledge of the capital markets, asset classes, financial instruments (equities, fixed income and derivatives) beneficial
• Ability to navigate life of a trade from both a business and technology view
• Has Aladdin knowledge and proficiency in technology (SQL, Tableau, Python), a plus

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.