About this role

Fund Accounting Oversight (FAO)– EDI

Black Rock is one of the top asset management firms and a best-in-class provider of investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and investors around the world. Black Rock offers a range of solutions — from fundamental and quantitative active management approaches sought at improving outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies built to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading i Shares® ETFs. Equal opportunity provider for the successful candidate.FAO coordinates accounting service providers for Black Rock’s AMRS/EMEA portfolios, i Shares, and Bitcoin CIFs, providing strategic product assistance to other Black Rock teams.

Role Responsibilities:

• Within FAO, we perform daily and monthly functions using appropriate controls in accordance with accounting and procedural policies. We also partner with custodians, counterparties, accounting providers and various internal departments to resolve operational, valuation and accounting issues. We are a group that enjoys problem solving and working to develop innovative solutions.
• We are looking for a hardworking, self learner, who has a positive work ethic.
• Assist in all functions focusing on the accounting oversight of the funds, i Shares and CIFs.
• Conduct tasks including reconciliation oversight, review of fund performance against benchmarks and oversight of fund expenses.
• Engage all levels of management, participate in product life cycle events, such as fund launches, mergers and liquidations, and tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Have the opportunity for professional development with a career path within the group, or into operating teams or business areas across Black Rock.

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree experience preferred.
• 1 to 4 years of work experience in the Fund Industry.
• Regulatory and GAAP knowledge preferred.
• Excellent organization, communication and writing skills.
• Proficient in software packages, with the capability to pick up new systems efficiently.
• Proven record to work in a team oriented environment.
• Enjoys a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

Strengths You’ll Need:

• Attention to detail, accurate work and analyze relevant information using logic and consider relevant facts to make rational, realistic and sound decisions
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills; clear articulation of financial analyses and issues to management
• Self-motivated, determined to achieve goals and works hard to meet those goals.
• Plans, implements and controls significant projects or strategic assignments that require coordinating various resources and scheduling within a collaborative setting.
• Makes timely decisions and is prepared to take action in conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity
• Promotes and facilitates the group’s work while chipping in to the group using reassurance and motivation

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

Black Rock’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 Black Rock.

About Black Rock

At Black Rock, 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.

For additional information on Black Rock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

Black Rock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.