Associate, Collateral Management

Description

About this role

What Is Derivative Operations?

The team is responsible for handling, processing and managing BlackRock's Derivative activity, which includes Trade Confirmation, Clearing and Collateral Management of ETD and OTC products. The Derivative Operations philosophy is anchored on BlackRock’s cornerstone principles: Innovation, Fiduciary focus, Passion for Performance, and the unified purpose of One BlackRock. Through this lens we strive to build value for our clients by understanding their needs, the markets, and using technology to create optimized solutions.

What Will You Do?

A BlackRock Derivative Operations Analyst will play a meaningful part in an exciting new phase of our functional evolution Guided by your manager, you will learn how to set the benchmark in Operational excellence. This will include building important relationships across the organisation, proactively managing risk, improving processes, crafting new data capabilities and working with ground-breaking new technology fit for the future Above all, you will be part of a collaborative global network of exceptional talent that promotes openness, transparency, inclusion and equal opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

The passion, energy, drive and commitment you bring to learning all aspects of the job will be vital to the success of the wider business. Daily tasks are varied, and could range from confirming trades, moving collateral, ensuring the firm gets paid in a timely manner to helping Portfolio Managers and Trading teams achieve their objectives. We also encourage staff to get involved in the many professional networks on offer at BlackRock, which foster regional connectivity and give back to local communities.
- Enforcing rigorous Operational risk management standards (Key Risk Indicators / Key Process Indicators) and identifying, communicating and resolving issues quickly and efficiently.
- Developing technical expertise through on the job training and self
- learning, with active participation in Technology and Operations meetings encouraged. This may involve presenting ideas, contributing ideas, problem solving, or helping ensure strategic projects remain on track.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external partners, ensuring BlackRock’s value proposition, technology roadmap and industry position is communicated and supported. Participate in regular reviews to ensure BlackRock receives outstanding levels of service from all third-party providers.

Experience
- Who We Are Looking For

Our culture rewards high performance and favours a collaborative approach to task execution and problem solving. Attitude is everything.

We would like to see:

- A self-starter who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, process driven environment, and can work in a distributed team.
- Numerical proficiency, outstanding analytical skills and a passion to solve problems.
- An entrepreneurial drive coupled with an overwhelming desire to go above and beyond to improve processes, systems and services.
- An excellent communicator, capable of articulating complicated issues in a simplistic manner.
- Natural curiosity, with a passion for learning about financial markets and new technology.

Technical Expertise:
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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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