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About this role
At BlackRock, we strive to empower our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success. We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution. We have an extraordinary 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 currently seeking a Client Order Management Associate to become part of our Global Investment Operations team. The diverse function spans Trading & Market Documentation, Transaction Management, and Transfer Agency unitization. It plays an integral role within the organization, interacting with internal and external parties to ensure risk is minimized, processes are efficient, and high levels of client service are achieved in what is an evolving and dynamic environment.
The Client Order Management (COM) function provides the order execution service for BlackRock clients and ensures that order placement is accurate and consistent with the distributor's instructions. The COM Analyst is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the notification of distributor investment instructions and Aladdin Transfer Agent order execution within strict deadlines with an emphasis on accuracy, risk, and quality control. This position has a high level of client service and interdepartmental contact.
Key Job Responsibilities
Work in a culture of openness, inclusion, and proactive engagement at all levels.
Operate in a fast-paced, high-intensity, deadline driven environment working as part of a distributed team.
Complete day to day assigned tasks; including, but not limited to, control reports, exception monitoring, onboarding, and reconciliation.
Facilitation of client trade instructions, verification/confirmation of instructions, compiling of summary data and verification/dissemination of information to internal BlackRock groups integral to the investment process globally.
Work closely with internal groups such as Portfolio Management, Relationship Managers, Legal & Compliance, Risk, Onboarding, and other Operational Teams.
Develop deep & broad technical knowledge, becoming a subject matter authority in your respective area.
Work with technology & have an interest using to increase scale & improve control.
Foster strong internal & external relationships, with a focus on collaboration & client service.
Participate and complete special projects as assigned, including automation efforts, system testing, client research, and representing COM in firmwide projects and client meetings.
Skills and Requirements
BS/BA in business, finance, accounting, economics, or related field preferred but not required.
3-5 years of investment experience is helpful. Internship experience is also acceptable.
Fluency (written and oral) in both English and Spanish required.
Innovative problem-solving capabilities and ability to think and act quickly.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Demonstrated analytical ability, maturity and judgment in servicing institutional clientele.
Organized, self-directed and detailed individual with strong time leadership skills.
Analytical ability to synthesize information and summarize issues.
Ability to apply factual based data in decision making process while working under critical timeframes.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office and an interest in learning new applications.
Capacity for working effectively and efficiently on multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
Must have flexibility of schedule between the hours of 7:15 am and 7:15 pm EST.
Blackrock · Mexico City, Mexico