Fund Data Specialist

About this 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 AMRS 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

• 1-3+ years of 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.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range: USD$80,750.00 - USD$100,000.00
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits include healthcare, leave benefits, retirement benefits, strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, Flexible Time Off (FTO)

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.

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.