Analyst, Client Data Management

About this role

Overview:
BlackRocks US Wealth Advisory business (USWA) manages the firms relationships with US retail financial services firms and their advisors, who ultimately serve end investors. Representing a full suite of strategies from iShares ETFs and mutual funds to SMAs, model portfolios, alternatives, portfolio solutions, and sub-advisory programs USWAs mandate is to deliver One BlackRock to our clients.

USWA COO Team is responsible for leading a range of strategic initiatives and for managing the internal planning for BlackRocks US retail business. Our group, reporting to the Head of US Retail, forms the connective tissue of BlackRocks US retail business, coordinating functional areas within the business and interactions with the broader BlackRock organization, including business analytics and product.

Job Purpose/Background:
The USWA Client Data Center of Excellence (COE) is responsible for maintaining and enhancing our robust data ecosystem, proactively and reactively addressing data process and quality issues, and serve as a key connection point between USWA and the Client Platform / Global Client Business (GCB) for everything related to client data, data quality, and ETL processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update client data repositories to ensure accuracy and completeness, focusing on timely onboarding, QA, and automation of priority 3rd-party data feeds for USWA.
• Serve as initial point of contact to address client data-related QA issues and provide rapid response services, adhering to established SLAs for timeliness and quality.
• Partner with ETL Developer, Client Data QA and Governance Associate to create data dictionaries and document ETL processes to minimize data gaps.
• Help in the establishment of data quality goals, metrics, and monitoring and perform regular proactive audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Participate in the design and execution of ETL processes.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and insights related to client data.
• Assist in the creation of data dashboards and reports for business insights.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the data ecosystem.
• Engage in ongoing learning to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
• Collaborate on initiatives to enhance data literacy across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.

Eligibility Criteria:

• 2 years of experience in client data management and data governance (preferably in finance industry).
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with ETL and data cataloging tools (e.g., DataHub, great expectations, Apache Airflow, dbt).
• Working knowledge of Python programming language including libraries for data structures, reporting templates etc.
• Knowledge of cloud-based data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake) and associated ETL processes.
• Strong understanding of data quality principles and practices.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A curious mindset with a desire for continuous learning and improvement, with an eye on on the job skills building especially around data wrangling and being a student of USWA.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.

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
BlackRocks 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 childrens 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. Its why were 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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