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BlackRock Product testing, Aladdin Platform Accounting, Associate in Belgrade, Serbia
About this role
At the heart of BlackRock, the largest investment management firm in the world, is the Aladdin Product team. Being a member of Aladdin Product means working with the industry’s leaders with a vision to build innovative and forward-looking products that craft the financial markets. We build next-generation technology that changes how global investment firms handle their investments!
About Aladdin & Aladdin Accounting
Aladdin is our operating platform for handling financial portfolios. It unites client data, operators, and technology needed to run transactions in real-time through every step of the investment process. Aladdin exists so that every financial professional can understand investment decisions and act transparently.
Aladdin combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making. Aladdin Accounting extends the scope of Aladdin, providing our clients with a single, front-to-back investment platform with comprehensive investment accounting. The platform builds a connective tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide.
About the role
Deliver tactical automation solutions for product and process enhancements of accounting offering
Define standard processes for investment accounting processing.
Communicate accounting concepts to internal and external (client) partners.
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.
Configure and establish system elections, client ledgers, and accounting elections.
Lead with a data-driven attitude that supervises and measures usage and metrics to advise product and deployment strategies.
Be a market structure guide - stay attuned and be ahead of industry, market, and technology trends to build opportunities for BlackRock and better serve our clients.
About you
2-5 years of work experience in the financial services industry, education in FinTech, Finance or Computer Science is a plus
Full professional proficiency in written/spoken English.
Experience coding in Python, SQL or other coding languages
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 accounting interfaces/ reporting.
Understanding of asset classes (Securities, Alternatives, Mortgage Loans, or Derivatives) is a plus
Well-organized with the ability to prioritize with a hands-on approach, ability to schedule and handle tasks effectively, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and risk management.
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
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, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.