Veterans Transition Program-Associate, Platform Enablement Application Engineer

About This Role

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.

Program Structure

The program begins with an orientation where you'll learn about BlackRock's principles, mission, purpose, and culture. You'll learn about the asset management industry and get an in-depth look at how BlackRock serves its clients. Following orientation, you'll join your team and gain insights into the day-to-day life of an Associate as you develop subject-matter expertise through on-the-job learning and our industry-leading technology, Aladdin.

About Team Technology & Development Operations (TDO)

TDO sits within Platform & Ecosystem Engineering, part of the firm’s Platform Enablement organization. Platform Enablement is a horizontal capability focused on scaling execution, modernizing foundational platforms, and accelerating delivery across Business Operations and Client Services in close partnership with Aladdin Engineering. TDO operates at the intersection of business process, technology, and delivery. We work directly with operational teams to identify workflow challenges, translate business needs into technical solutions, and build pragmatic tools and automations that improve scale, resilience, and efficiency across core operating platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver technical solutions, including AI-based models, that will help the organization scale.
• Work with stakeholders to identify areas where technology can be leveraged to improve business processes.
• Make autonomous decisions on which solutions best fit the business problem presented.
• Test and validate AI models to ensure that they are accurate and aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Drive engagement with partners to ensure that proper business requirements are established.
• Build relationships with other internal technology teams to ensure familiarity with all potential AI-based solutions while also holding them accountable for capturing and measuring business benefits.

Skills/Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a Business Analyst or Developer role, exposure in developing and implementing AI-based solutions preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python) as well as strong SQL and database knowledge.
• Understanding of machine learning models, including large language models (LLMs) and other neural networks.
• Familiarity with NLP techniques and tools such as sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and topic modeling.
• Experience with cloud-based machine learning platforms such as Azure Machine Learning a plus.
• Experience using Agile methodologies – previous experience working from a backlog, sprints, retrospectives etc.
• Interest in the investment management industry and investment products.
• Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA), e.g., Blue Prism.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools, e.g., Splunk, Tableau, Power BI.

Competencies

• The ability to manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within time estimates.
• Identification of risk or gaps in a process and implementing plans to resolve using technical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English) to convey sophisticated concepts simply and clearly.
• A deep understanding of the organization’s business processes, goals, and objectives.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in LLMs and machine learning, and identify opportunities to apply them to the organization’s business processes.

Where will I be based?

This role will be based in our Wilmington, Delaware or Atlanta, Ga Office.

Program Eligibility

Minimum of 2 years of Active Uniformed serviceBachelor’s degree obtained pre- or post-military service
Open to all U.S. Veterans, regardless of rank or branch of service
Must be able to commence employment in October 2026

Application Deadline

July 24, 2026

Pay

• For Atlanta, GA Only: The salary range for this position is USD$120,000.00 - USD$148,000.00.
  Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
• For Wilmington, DE Only: The salary range for this position is USD$110,000.00 - USD$138,000.00.
  Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our Benefits

• Guidance on AI use for candidates
• Full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities
• Equal employment opportunity
• Reasonable accommodation/adjustments for individuals with disabilities
• Pay transparency statement
• Equal opportunity employment
• Retirement benefits
• Healthcare
• Leave benefits
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

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.