Associate, Investment Accounting
Company: Blackrock, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionAbout this roleBlackRock is one of the pre-eminent
global asset management firms and a world-class provider of global
investment management, risk management and advisory services to
institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the
world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions - from fundamental and
quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing
outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed 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 iShares - ETFs.Accounting Services and
Oversight ("ASO") is a unit within Business Operations. ASO, in
part, is responsible for the oversight of accounting service
providers for BlackRock's US and CAD Mutual Funds, Americas iShares
and BTC Collective Investment Funds ("CIFs") as well as providing
strategic product support for other teams throughout BlackRock.Role
Responsibilities:Within ASO, 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
collaboratively. We are seeking a hardworking, ambitious learner,
who has a strong work ethic to join our team. The ASO Associate
will lead and assist in all functions focusing on the daily
accounting oversight of the mutual funds, iShares and CIFs, and
collaborate with management on how to set priorities as business
needs change. An Associate will also develop broad expertise,
capabilities and perspective to lead our function. You will present
to senior management, train team members and complete tasks in an
accurate and timely manner. VPs within our team participate and
lead in the coordination of product lifecycle events (launches,
mergers, in-kinds and liquidations). You would help the team ensure
accurate NAV valuations by driving continuous improvement of our
overall control environment. The suite of services provided to our
clients offers opportunities for further personal learning, both in
terms of product types and accounting complexities, as well as the
ongoing development of technical strengths. As a member of ASO, you
will have the opportunity for continued professional development
with a career path within the group, or into other operating teams
or business areas across BlackRock.Skills:
- Bachelor's degree is required
- 3+ years of equivalent work experience in the Mutual Fund
Industry
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in Fund Accounting,
Administration or Custody Operations preferred
- Mutual fund regulatory, GAAP and tax knowledge preferred
- Excellent organization, communication and writing skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Proven leadership skills and success working in a team oriented
environment
- Enjoys a fast-paced, high-intensity environmentStrengths 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 communication skills; clear
articulation of financial analyses and issues to management
- Self-motivated, determined to achieve goals and works hard to
meet those goals
- Promotes and facilitates the group's work while contributing to
the group using encouragement and motivation
- Effectively plans, implements and controls major projects or
strategic assignments that involve multiple resources and
sophisticated scheduling within the team or cross-functional
approach.
- Makes timely decisions and is prepared to take action in
conditions of uncertainty or ambiguityOur benefitsTo 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 modelBlackRock'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
BlackRockAt 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.For additional
information on BlackRock, please visit -- Instagram: - Twitter: -
LinkedIn: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.We recruit, hire,
train, promote, pay, and administer all personnel actions without
regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy,
childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including
assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles,
gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical
disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military
or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic
information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We
interpret these protected statuses broadly to include both the
actual status and also any perceptions and assumptions made
regarding these statuses.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.
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