About this role

BlackRock seeks an initiative-taking Vice President to support the Outsourced Platform Services team in delivering proprietary accounting software to clients. TheVP will support assetonboarding, variance analysis,stabilization of the monthly close process,and the transition to the client’s production support team. The right candidate possesses a strong aptitude for improving processes, controls, and user experiencewhile collaborating with other areas of the BlackRock organization. 

Key responsibilities:

Develop a detailed knowledge of BlackRock’s capabilities, products, and services centered around the Aladdin® product offering. 

Successfully leadaccounting system implementations ontoBlackRock Aladdin’s proprietaryAladdin® software, while adhering to strict deadlines.

Provide feedbackand improvement ideas to the product/engineering teams to enhance system functionality. 

Leverage your analytical abilities to identify and assess inefficiencies utilizing a strong aptitude ofassessing and defining new processes and procedures. 

Possesstechnical and accounting knowledge to understandhow accounting data flows throughthe platform to generate journal entries and financial and regulatory reports.

Continuously improve the control framework to reduce risk and integrate the latest business and product developments.

Experience Required:

Minimum 6 years of proven experience in investments/markets with afocus on investment accounting

Experience leading accounting system implementations

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

Capability to understand complex data flows with a strong emphasis in reconciling large data sets

Proven record of demonstrating analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledgeable in regulatory and accounting standards

Experiencewiththe following financial instruments; securities, derivatives, alternatives, and loans

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.

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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.