Rqa Enterprise Risk Technology

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About this role

**Job Description**:
Business Overview

The Risk & Quantitative Analysis (RQA) group provides independent oversight of BlackRock’s fiduciary and enterprise risks. RQA’s principal objectives are to advance the firm’s risk management practices and to deliver independent risk expertise and constructive challenge to drive better business and investment outcomes. RQA’s risk managers play a meaningful role in BlackRock’s investment process, using quantitative analysis and a multi-disciplinary skills to tackle real-world problems and provide tangible solutions in the investment management process.

RQA is committed to investing in our people to increase individual enablement and ultimately build a stronger team. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion which encourages collaboration, innovation, diversity and the development our future leaders. We actively engage in discussions on career growth and work with team members to understand how personal passions and strength connect with our purpose.

Enterprise Risk Technology & Tools Team

The Technology & Tools team is a new and growing team within RQA Enterprise Risk (ERM) that designs the technology used by thousands of users across the firm. This team is responsible for partnering with ERM management to construct, implement, and support the tools that ERM leverages to manage risk. The team works closely with the technologists in the Aladdin Product Group, BlackRock Solutions, and Technology and Operations divisions to develop the solutions addressing stakeholder requirements.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop a strong understanding of the ERM deliverables, workflows, system architecture, and data models to build enhancements and scalable solutions to support the evolving team needs
- Document functional and technical requirements through collaboration with SMEs
- Translate business requirements into project plans with timebound tasks and influence developers across to drive successful delivery that is on time, on scope and on budget
- Work closely with stakeholders to identify barriers, proactively escalate relevant issues to senior management, and act as the primary point of contact for technology partners
- Support and complete various efficiency and capacity-building initiatives, including automation and standardization efforts
- Challenge the status quo to drive operational excellence by constantly evaluate systems, processes, and procedures for inefficiencies, and make recommendations for improvement
- Actively participate in discussions about new technology solutions and industry trends

**Qualifications**:

- 5+ years of project management, product owner, or business analyst experience
- Strong project management, organizational, and collaborative skills to develop and implement solutions
- Familiarity and experience participating in the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Comfort running multiple concurrent projects with aggressive deadlines that have senior management visibility and managing resources to drive progress on urgent initiatives with evolving requirements
- An ability to explain complex ideas in simple but impactful terms and experience using effective communication, written and verbal, to influence outcomes
- Proactive attitude towards new technology combined with an ability to quickly assess the scale and budget of new projects
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively as part of a global team in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible work schedule and comfort working hours outside local time zones to overlap with global leads in London and New York

A plus, but not required:

- Experience with GRC tools such as Archer
- Experience with project management and tracking tools such as JIRA, Miro, and Aha
- Experience programming in languages such as Python or VBA

About BlackRock

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

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.

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