Analyst, Client Services

Job Description

DescriptionAbout this roleGAAPS Alternatives | Analyst Client Services | Edinburgh About BlackRockElevate your career by joining the worlds largest asset manager! Thrive in an environment that fosters positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance! We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution.At BlackRock we strive to empower our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success. With over USD $7 trillion of assets we have an outstanding responsibility: our technology and services empower millions of investors to save for retirement,pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being. BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and otherstatuses protected by law. Team Overview The Alternatives Client Services team support all of BlackRocks privately placed alternatives products, including hedge funds, fund of hedge funds, private credit, private equity, special opportunity and real asset funds. Responsibilities for this positionwill involve a heavy concentration in day-to-day communications, reporting and data entry focusing on BlackRocks alternative product platform. As a key member of the team, you will coordinate with departments and business lines across the firm. The role offersan opportunity to join a fast paced and growing business within BlackRock. The successful candidate will be pro-active and flexible, will demonstrate initiative with a drive to succeed both as an individual and as a strong teammate. Your daily tasks may include:

• Client on-boarding, account set up, and data management. Assist with building client accounts within client tracking and share registry system. Create client profiles and investor attribute universe.
• Ensure integrity of communications tools through data entry and maintenance. Deploy exception reporting within client data universe and perform regular analysis to ensure integrity/preservation.
• Assist in fulfilling requests for offering documents as needed. Liaise with Institutional and Retail Sales and Product Specialists to customize client offering packages based on investor attributes, regulatory and business requirements.
• Where appropriate warehouse legal/contract document (i.e. subscription agreements, application materials, transfer agreements, waivers, letters of undertaking, etc.). Handle and maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems
• Review account level reporting and distributions to clients (i.e. monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Coordinate cash flow management with clients and portfolio managers (e.g. contributions, redemptions, capital calls/distributions and product updates with clients). Track and handle client cash flow activity within proprietary trading system.
• Assist team members as needed in successful completion of process improvement initiatives
• Liaise with clients from a shareholder servicing perspective, field client inquiries, research requests, and coordinate appropriate responses.
• Liaise with third party service providers as required

Experience

• 1-3 years experience in a fast-paced, deadline orientated, operational/ client service role
• Ensures accurate record keeping of work and shows excellent organizational skills
• High attention to detail, ability to focus and take ownership of tasks until completion
• The successful applicant will be self-motivated, proactive and able to change directions quickly
• Software skills must include a strong background in Word and Excel and an aptitude for working within proprietary databases.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, at all levels
• Ability to manage his/ her own workload, multi-task, balance multiple and conflicting priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Able to grasp complex concepts and details quickly
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to identify problems and issues, work actively with others to resolve them and raise issues appropriately
• Prepared to take initiative, work flexibly to help the team achieve its goals, and respond positively to change.
• Takes responsibility for the completion of own work in accordance with agreed processes and to the highest standards of quality and timeliness
• Demonstrates team spirit, is prepared to assist colleagues and perform tasks that do not usually fall within their responsibilities.
• Has a good understanding of the Finance industry and with a willingness to learn.

#EarlyCareers Our benefitsTo 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 tosupport 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 BlackRocks 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 requiredto 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 willalways 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 childrens 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. Its why were dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued an