About this roleYour teamOutsourced Platform Services (OPS) is responsible for delivering middle and back-office services that support BlackRock's outsourcing solutions business globally. The team provides operational expertise across data and security master management, transaction management, collateral management, payments, corporate actions, reconciliations, alternative operations, and investment accounting. Operating across regions and asset classes, OPS plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence for clients and business partners.
The Transaction Management Operations team is responsible for the confirmation and settlement of transactions with counterparties and custodians. The team focuses on managing post-trade processes, mitigating settlement risk, enhancing operational controls, and delivering a high standard of client service. Through close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external service providers, the team seeks opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and drive scalable operational solutions.
Your role and impactAs a Transaction Management Operations Associate, you will support critical post-trade activities across confirmations, settlements, collateral management, and exception resolution processes. You will leverage operational expertise, stakeholder management, and analytical skills to identify and resolve issues, improve controls, and contribute to process optimization initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with global teams, counterparties, custodians, and service providers while helping to strengthen operational resiliency and client outcomes.
Your responsibilitiesIn every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:
- Manage post-trade exception resolution across confirmations, settlements, collateral, margin, and payment activities by partnering with counterparties, custodians, clearing brokers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risk.
- Prioritize and manage multiple operational responsibilities while maintaining accurate performance metrics and reporting to support team efficiency and operational oversight.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, improve transparency, evaluate processes, and recommend enhancements that increase efficiency and reduce risk.
- Support operational improvement initiatives through automation, standardization, and root-cause analysis of upstream and downstream process impacts.
- Develop and maintain process documentation while sharing knowledge and supporting team training to promote operational consistency and resiliency.
Your experience- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in investment operations, including trade confirmations and settlements, within a complex and preferably global operating environment.
- Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Knowledge of fixed income, equity, and derivative products combined with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and work flexibly across operational schedules when required.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, Power BI, SQL, and related tools to support operational analysis and reporting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective partnerships and articulate solutions to stakeholders.
For Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$85,000.00 - USD$117,500.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
Our benefitsTo 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.
Our hybrid work modelBlackRock'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.
Guidance on AI use for candidatesAt BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work - enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we've provided
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