Define best practices for investment accounting processing
Communicate accounting concepts to internal and external (client) stakeholders
Work closely with Aladdin Accounting and product build teams to efficiently build workflows
Analyze and research accounting data, working with partner teams to mitigate client challenges
Explain accounting calculations to internal and external stakeholders
Configure and establish system elections, client ledgers, and accounting elections
Lead with a data driven mindset that tracks and measures usage and metrics to advise product strategy and deployment strategy
Be a market structure expert - stay attuned and be ahead of industry, market, and technology trends to build opportunities for BlackRock and better serve our clients
Desired Qualifications:
3-7 years of work experience in the financial services industry, Chartered Accountant (CA) is a plus
Full professional proficiency in written/spoken English
Experience with a variety of accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP, Local GAAPs) as they pertain to investment accounting
Experience using OMS / Accounting systems and/or successful track record in technology implementations of investment software
Experience with accounting processes including reconciliation, ledger/trial balances, income analysis, accounting elections or accountinginterfaces/reporting.
Deep understanding of asset classes (Securities, Alternatives, Mortgage Loans, or Derivatives)
Well-organized with the ability to prioritize with a hands-on approach, ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively, conflict resolution, problem solving, risk management
Familiarity with product and software development lifecycles is a plus
