Veterans Transition Program Associate - Data Implementations

About the role

Veterans Transition Program- Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis
We recognize that veterans bring a unique and valued perspective to BlackRock thanks to their extraordinary backgrounds and experiences. The Veterans Transition Program is designed to support veterans in making the transition from military life to the civilian workforce. The Program offers participants the opportunity to work at the world’s largest asset manager for six months. On completion of the Program, successful participants will be offered permanent employment at BlackRock.

Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding of new clients to the Aladdin platform, with a focus on reference data and analytics configuration.
• Serve as a key liaison between clients, internal stakeholders, and client business teams, translating business needs into data solutions and ensuring successful adoption of Aladdin’s data and analytics platform.
• Manage data workstreams, including scope definition, requirements gathering, and milestone tracking.
• Sources and reconciles data from external parties such as asset managers, custodians, and clients; guides them through interface design, testing, and production readiness.
• Leverage tools like Excel and Python to perform large-scale data reconciliations in support of data platform migrations and onboarding efforts.
• Monitor and validate production data inputs and outputs across internal and external sources.
• Investigate and resolve complex data issues; perform ad hoc analysis on large datasets under tight deadlines.
• Educate clients on Aladdin data conventions and workflows; deliver training and documentation.
• Collaborate with business analysts and developers to improve data quality, reduce risk, and scale processes.
• Contribute to innovation efforts by prototyping new solutions and refining best practices.

Qualifications & Skillsets

• Bachelor’s degree required, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in investment or data technology roles
• Strong understanding of investment data and analytics, with working knowledge of fixed income concepts (e.g., duration, convexity, tracking error, scenario analysis) and instruments (e.g., bonds, futures, swaps, securitized products, FX); experience with private markets is a plus
• Familiarity with market/external data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters/LSEG, IDC, Markit, IBOXX, FTSE/Russell etc)
• Experience sourcing data from managers, custodians, and clients, and guiding them through interface design, testing, and onboarding is a plus
• Understanding of reference data workflows and conventions; ability to apply them in client onboarding and production environments is a plus
• Proficient in Excel; experience using UNIX, PERL/Python and SQL for large-scale data reconciliation and analysis is a plus
• Proven ability to manage complex data projects and deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to engage effectively with clients and senior stakeholders
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills
• Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable with a strong sense of ownership
• Exposure to Agile and project management practices; experience using collaboration and planning tools such as Smartsheet, MIRO and Aha! is a plus
• Familiarity with version control systems such as GitHub, and data platforms like Snowflake, is plus
• A “student of the markets” mindset—intellectually curious with a passion for learning about global financial markets and the investment management business

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

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.

Where will I be based?

This role will be based in our Atlanta, Georgia Office.

Program Eligibility

Minimum of 2 years of Active Uniformed service
Bachelor’s degree obtained pre- or post-military service
Open to all U.S. Veterans, regardless of rank or branch of service

Application Deadline

July, 24 2026