Securities Lending Platform Development, Analyst

Job Description

DescriptionAbout this roleBlackRock is a global investment manager and technology provider dedicated to helping more and more people experience financial well-being. The firm offers a range of solutions for institutions, financial professionals and individuals from all walks of lifeand has helped people take control of their financial security for more than 30 years. Along with other core Investments teams, BlackRocks Global Lending and Liquidity group, which combines the activities of Global Securities Lending and Cash Management,helps our clients solve their investment challenges and strives to deliver persistent, long-term investment performance. Our investment professionals benefit from the resources of a world-class technology firm that is differentiated by a team approach, integratedresearch and risk management. Everyone at BlackRock has a role to play in leading the firms future growth. We believe that diverse teams with complementary strengths are critical to our success. We are seeking an Analyst to join the Platform Development team within Global Securities Lending,a business which handles approximately $400 billion in loans and provides superior performance through cutting-edge technology, sophisticated models and quantitative techniques. The successful candidate will interface regularly with Strategy, Legal, Compliance,Technology and Operations, other business partners and external providers and vendors. What You Will Do

• Key Mission: Partner with collaborators to successfully deliver initiatives for our business and clients
• Project Management - leading the implementation of initiatives, leading prioritization and issues resolution to accelerate delivery, owning management reporting/governance and partner engagement
• Product Evolution: Guide our future product needs by building market-leading solutions for our clients utilising technology to ensure scalability, risk mitigation and process efficiency
• Internal Partnership - manage relationships with control functions (RQA, Compliance, Internal Audit) and other business partners (SL Ops, Product Tax, Legal, Compliance)
• Research and Product Development - conducting research and due diligence for initiatives, brainstorming ideas based on product expertise, and designing market-leading and scalable solutions

Who You Will Ideally Be

• Organized: Able to utilise superior organizational and multi-tasking skills, integrity and great follow through on tasks; flexible, do not get overwhelmed easily, take a positive approach to problems, and can operate in a highly functioning team to deliverremarkable results
• Innovative: You are curious, innovative, very creative and constantly looking for ways to tweak and optimize processes; and you are meticulous and have a highly developed ability to identify the impact each detail may have on the overall project success
• Driven: You are a people person who can talk to anyone - and listen; you have highly developed negotiation and influencing skills; you can play the diplomat, but be conclusive, too; you understand the impact of a highly satisfied, excited team; and youare slightly obsessive-compulsive about grinding away at issues
• Dependable: You are willing to assist wherever needed, including support tasks; you have a strong sense of personal ownership and accountability for self and team; and you are interested in finance, markets and technology

What You Will Need

• Education: BA/BS degree in a Finance, Computer Science, or related field (e.g. Economics, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics)
• Experience: 1-3 years professional experience
• Interest: Demonstrated intellectual curiosity in financial markets and an appetite for consistent learning is a must. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills and an ability to identify problems and implement change required.
• Proficiency: Consistent record multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines. High level of energy, drive and self-motivation. Analytical approach, with clear, logical & structured thought process.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Relationship Management: Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships
• Technical Skills: Strong coding and data analysis abilities, using Microsoft Excel, SQL, Python

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, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law 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 bethere for the people you care about. Our hybrid work pilot BlackRocks current hybrid work pilot is designed to help you experience the best of both worlds: the opportunity to connect with colleagues in person and the flexibility to work remotely, with greater time to focus on whats important to you. In line withlocal health guidance and regulations, employees are generally expected to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home (on average) each week. For some business groups, more time may be required in the office, while greater flexibility may be in place forothers. Our "One BlackRock" culture means youll be supported to collaborate with your new colleagues while bringing your full self to work - wherever you are. 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 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 and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunitiesto help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit careers.