Associate, Investment Accounting

Description

About this role

Job Purpose / Background

The Investment Accounting Group (IAG) provides accounting and regulatory data services to clients who have outsourced their accounting function to BlackRock. IAG is currently embarked on an exciting program of work to develop our accounting operating platform and to extend asset class coverage. As our business has expanded, we have a requirement for strong implementation skills and accounting knowledge to continue to extend our depth.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop a detailed knowledge of BlackRock’s capabilities, products and services for Investment Accounting clients
- Assist the development of project plans for client implementations with measurable goals, driving consensus and communicating to partners and management throughout
- Improve our ability to scale implementation efforts to ensure we can support multiple ongoing efforts concurrently, given our projected sales targets
- Engage and manage relationships with key partners across the firm to support business growth, implementation of new clients, and client retention
- Represent IAG on cross-functional projects and working groups in support of delivering key business and client objectives
- Ensure alignment of additional services with our Investment Accounting offering but supporting proper product integration in partnership with colleagues across the firm

About You
- 3-5 years of experience in financial services, familiarity with insurance clients a plus
- Possess a working knowledge in US GAAP and/or Statutory accounting for investments, including securities, alternatives, mortgage loans, and derivatives
- Proven ability to work on cross-functional, virtual teams to achieve business goals
- A pro-active interest in keeping up to date with industry, accounting standards and client product changes
- Adept at effective communication and forming strong relationships with clients and internal partners
- Ability to multi-task and balance multiple requests without losing sight of overall business objectives and delivery requirements
- Ability to leverage new technology to benefit partners

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 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 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.