Associate

About the role

Company: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
Job Title: Associate
Location: 725 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306

Job Duties

• Develop project objectives with measurable goals and communicate plans and results to stakeholders.
• Conduct current state analysis and contribute to future state design.
• Simplify complex topics and propose innovative solutions.
• Advise business partners on workflow improvements and technology optimization.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and engineers on execution and prioritization.
• Maintain strong relationships across the firm to navigate the global organization effectively.
• Manage communications across stakeholder levels.
• Stay informed on global finance and technology trends impacting BlackRock.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field and one (1) year of experience in the job offered or as an Associate, Analyst, Financial Advisor or a related role.
• In the alternative, a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or as an Associate, Analyst, Financial Advisor or a related role.
• One (1) year of experience with:
• Experience with Investment management platforms (Aladdin and Charles River) functions including IMS modules – trading workflows, portfolio compliance, portfolio construction, and investment management;
• Financial markets and instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternatives) and how these combine to create tailored, risk-adjusted portfolios;
• Global financial regulations (MiFID, SFDR, GDPR) and their impact on portfolio construction, operational processes, and trading;
• Automating business processes using Excel, Python, and SQL;
• Data visualization and analytics tools (Power BI and Tableau) for building interactive dashboards and insights;
• Documenting business processes using tools (Visio) for clarity and stakeholder alignment;
• Manipulating, analyzing, cleaning, and visualization of large datasets.

Pay

$121,000 – 127,500

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.