About this role
Team Overview
Our mission within the Client Experience (CX) organization is to make it easier for clients to do business with BlackRock, making service so simple it becomes a source of alpha.
The Portfolio Data & Document Data Oversight teams are integral parts of the wider Client Experience Operations function at BlackRock, working collaboratively to ensure the integrity and accuracy of client portfolios and legal documents across Aladdin applications within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Our primary responsibility is to support the creation, maintenance, and governance of client portfolios and BlackRock products, as well as the management of client contracts and other legal documents globally. We play an active and transparent role, working closely with Onboarding and critical internal stakeholders to maintain high levels of portfolio data integrity and ensure compliance with regulatory reporting obligations.
Utilising Aladdin proprietary and Artificial Intelligence tools, our teams ensure that all client contractual and due diligence documents are accurately stored and maintained, facilitating elite client service experiences for new and existing clients, enabling Portfolio Managers to fulfil their investment management responsibilities, and supporting Legal and Compliance teams in meeting regulatory requirements.
Our work is essential as the data we handle is consumed downstream by many teams for both internal and external purposes, contributing to the overall success and reputation of BlackRock in the financial industry.
We are seeking a hardworking, results-oriented learner with strong work ethics who can adapt to a fast-paced group in a wide-ranging and consistently evolving environment. As a Client Data & Document Governance Vice President, you will understand the importance of quality data and strive to maintain its integrity in our systems. You will have an opportunity to apply your knowledge of contractual and legal documents, demonstrate your ability to analyse information, ask questions, and draw conclusions.
Primary responsibilities include:
Provide oversight and challenge to business areas on risk management.
Drive operational excellence at BlackRock and enhance the framework through participation in key initiatives for the global / regional team.
Ensure accurate reflection and maintenance of client requirements from contract or legal documents in the standing data system.
Help higher management in managing the process of operational portfolio set-ups of all new client & BLK products.
Collaborate with team members to maintain consistency in client document storage.
Monitor the health of client contractual and due diligence documents, resolving exceptions as needed.
Build positive relationships across the organization by actively listening to internal partners.
Identify opportunities for improvement to lower error risk and increase efficiency.
Assist in supporting projects and resolving data exceptions.
Partner with colleagues to accurately create, maintain, and terminate new BlackRock products and client mandates in Aladdin.
Experience, Skills, & Qualifications
Post Graduate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field is strongly preferred.
8+ years of experience in investment management business, highly desirable.
Familiarity reading legal documents and ability to understand basic legal document structure and terms.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to identify emerging risks, summarize issues and communicate risk themes and trends with impact.
Proactive self-starter, ability to work autonomously, learn quickly and to take initiative.
Ability to consume and synthesize a large amount of information under pressure.
Organised and detail oriented with strong time management skills.
Experience with business applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SQL.
Proficiency in SQL and Basic Python skills are considered advantageous for this role.
Excellent work ethic and willingness to contribute beyond the scope of one's role to achieve team and firm objectives.
Other key skills we are looking for include:
Drive operational excellence at BlackRock and enhance the framework through participation in key initiatives for the global / regional team
Ability to work independently or in a team environment and proactively assume additional responsibilities.
Strong multi-tasking skills, high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Dedicated approach to issue resolution.
Continuous operational improvement and control enhancement mentality.
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 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 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.
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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
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