This role is part of the Web Tech Solutions (WTS) group at BlackRock. BlackRock s WTS Group s core mission is to increase operational scale and regulatory compliance while modernizing technology for BlackRock s public websites and associated fund data. The services leveraging this platform reach millions of end investors every day delivering timely, accurate and reliable fund data. We view our group as central to BlackRock s future and as a strategic asset to transform the Wealth management industry.
Job Role
We are looking for a detail oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative Fund Data Specialist to join our AMRS WTS Fund Data Operations team. They will be responsible for the representation of our products across our public websites and services. These products cover an extensive range including iShares ETFs, BlackRock Mutual Funds, Closed End Funds, and BlackRock Indexes. The ideal candidate will use their knowledge of financial instruments and markets to build a strong understanding of our product offering and technology platform. They will need to have excellent communication and proficient negotiation skills to work with a broad group of often senior executives in Product, Sales, Marketing, Technology, Legal and Compliance to ensure that we'represent our product in the best possible way. They will partner with our product teams to help them navigate the firm and enable the setup of data feeds with internal and external providers. Finally, they will need to analyze, manage, document and execute operational and technology changes to support Blackrock s ever evolving product offering.
Key Job Responsibilities
Interact with various Global stakeholders to understand the data needs of their product and deliver solutions which address the specific requirements of a product or business.
Aid in the formation and execution of platform changes to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
Manage the delivery of solutions from ideation to completion, including testing and on-going support of applications.
Manage existing production systems and processes, while implementing strategic solutions that help to create common data products that can be used throughout WTS.
Be the subject matter authority on Fund data and teach other teams how to navigate the firm and implement scalable changes.
Liaise with business areas in order to provide end user support and training.
Partner with WTS team members, Onboarding, Product, Legal, Compliance, and other groups on everyday processes to help meet the channel s needs.
Work closely with members of the WTS Engineering team to develop new ideas and concepts, and to constantly find opportunities to improve existing processes.
Required Skills Experience
Experience in Financial Services or Investment Management
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Organized, accurate, and detail oriented.
Experience with product management and/or software development.
Experience of producing detailed business requirements documentation.
Ability to grasp complex systems and focus on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Bachelor s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, economics or finance related field.
Preferred Skills Experience
Formal product management or business analysis qualification.
Experience with Python, SQL, PySpark.
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.
Keyskills: Product management Legal compliance Wealth management Business analysis Healthcare Investment management Risk management Operations Financial services SQL
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