Analyst – Data Client Services

About this role

Team Overview

The role sits in Aladdin Data within Data Client Services, which is a centralized client support group who are responsible for supporting BlackRock Internal user services that covers Aladdin data of fixed income, equity, and alternatives products. We tackle sophisticated problems in FinTech. We utilize our in-depth understanding of Aladdin and the investment management process to provide world-class customer service to our rapidly growing, global client base.

Are you a highly motivated professional interested in building a career in Fintech Industry? Do you want to be part of a team that shapes and improves our client’s investment processes? Can you deliver in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges? If this sounds like you, then join Aladdin Data!

Role Responsibility

• Support client/user requests related to the Green Package analytics. Answer client’s investment related questions, e.g. VaR, Tracking Error, Risk models, Understand client’s nuance
• Have a good understanding of Fixed Income, Equity, Derivatives and Alternatives products and how they are modeled and traded in Aladdin.
• Build strong working relationships with portfolio and risk managers, financial modelling group and different analytics teams while communicating and explaining Aladdin and Green Package capabilities to internal clients
• Engage in meetings with end-users of the Green Package product from all levels within the company from Portfolio and Risk Managers to Operations teams.
• Use technology to solve problems – we will teach you the skills you need to succeed, such as maneuvering databases.
• Project work: engaging with other internal teams to think creatively and deliver innovative solutions to our complex client demands.
• Constantly evaluate systems, processes, and procedures for inefficiencies, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Be a ‘Student of the Markets’ by following the global markets on a daily basis to understand how macro-economic factors can affect the Green Package analytics and portfolios management’s risk and investment decisions.
• Work on a global team, with a local presence – you will get to work with teams across the world, while still engaging with a vibrant local team

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Engineering or Technology would be preferred
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking skills and an ability to identify problems, design and articulate solutions and implement changes
• Prior experience in an investment management firm is a plus
• Knowledge of financial products in Fixed Income, Equities and Derivatives, and familiarity with Risk analytics such as Durations, Spreads, Beta and VaR is a plus
• Demonstrated technical ability to use SQL, UNIX and/or programming languages like Python
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be detail orientated and possess initiative
• Demonstrated success in a high-paced environment
• Positive attitude and a team player

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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

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 and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.