Associate, Implementation Consultant

Responsible for supporting our investment accounting platform migrations team, meeting the needs and evolving priorities of our clients.

Focus on supporting our strategic initiative to deliver our new and proprietary accounting software to existing BlackRock clients.

Specifically, the Associate will support asset onboarding, variance analysis, stabilization of the monthly close process, and the transition to the client’s production support team.

A key function will be improving processes controls, and user experience, often while collaborating with other areas of the BlackRock organization.

This role supports many opportunities for continued professional development with a career path within the group, or into other operating teams or client-facing business areas across BlackRock.

Our suite of services provided to our clients offers opportunities for further personal learning, both in terms of the product types and accounting complexities, as well as the ongoing development of technical strengths.

include:

Develop a detailed knowledge of BlackRock’s capabilities, products and services supporting our clients.

Keep abreast of and optimally communicate the implications of the evolving regulatory landscape and new accounting pronouncements to ensure compliance by our insurance company, across multiple bases of accounting i.e.

IFRS, US Statutory, US GAAP, etc.

Implement and operate on newly developed BlackRock proprietary accounting software.

Provide feedback and improvement ideas to enhance system functionality.

Leverage your analytical abilities to identify and assess system challenges and inefficiencies utilizing a strong aptitude for the understanding of how accounting data is supported through the new platform.

This includes an understanding of data flow from the underlying transaction through the journal entries/trial balance and ultimately, financial reporting.

Partner with other BlackRock teams, including product and engineering.

Provide client-transition updates to internal groups highlighting any migration challenges.

Support accounting on cross-functional projects and working groups in support of delivering key business and client objectives.

Contribute to the continual development of the investment reporting production and control processes to optimize efficiency, mitigate risk and incorporate business and product changes, ensuring procedures are maintained in line with all current practices.

Minimum 5 years of proven experience in investments/markets with a focus on investment accounting

Comprehensive understanding of key accounting reports (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Trial Balance)

Proven track record of demonstrating analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience implementing accounting systems preferred

Knowledgeable in regulatory and accounting standards

Experience with the following financial instruments; securities, loans, derivatives, alternatives, and mortgages

Familiarity with product-specific financial reporting and disclosures

Continuous operational improvement and control enhancement mentality

Fluency (written and oral) in English required

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.

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.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com.

We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.