Associate, Data Analyst

About this role Introduction to ETF & Index Investing (EII): BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments (EII) business emerges from the integration of Beta Strategies and iShares. EII is the leading index investment powerhouse globally, managing over $3 Trillion in assets. We assist investors in building superior portfolios with the industry’s premier collection of index investment tools. We empower them to substitute individual securities, exploit short-term market perceptions, invest cash swiftly, execute more efficiently than swaps, futures or individual bonds, secure long-term core positions, and build effective portfolios. We excel at developing and managing efficient index tools for our clients. Our client base spans across pensions, insurers, sovereign wealth funds, central banks, asset managers, wealth advisors, and individual investors. Your Team and Role: The EII Global Strategy & Business Intelligence team leads business strategy and spearheads initiatives across regions and divisions. The Senior Data Analyst will be a pivotal part of the team, playing a key role in evaluating and analysing data that support the business. This person will collaborate with business leaders to assess all accessible forms of data intelligence that guide our strategy, product, and distribution, with the objective of improved analytics and insights to foster growth. BlackRock is seeking a candidate who is high-energy, self-motivated, and excited about working in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting. Strong technical skills with demonstrated hands-on experience will form a key foundation, coupled with the confidence to organize project timelines and comprehend dependencies. Your Responsibilities: 1. Assess existing internal intelligence and evaluate external data sources for gap identification. 2. Work with various internal data platforms to devise client insights. 3. Collaborate with partners in collecting and evaluating data supporting strategy teams to determine key performance indicators. 4. Formulate and build data-driven business intelligence and competitor insight. 5. Engage with other EII teams and functions across multiple regions. 6. Participate in devising client behavior analysis and identifying portfolio model usage to support strategy across all client channels and product segments. You have: 1. 5+ years professional experience or equivalent academic experience; diverse backgrounds including those from outside financial services are welcomed. 2. Knowledge and interest in solving analytical problems using quantitative methods. 3. Comfort in manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources. 4. A flexible analytic approach allowing for outcomes at various levels of precision. 5. Ability and interest in delving deep into intricate data models and ETLs to develop solutions to streamline, scale and automate existing or new processes. 6. Fluency or willingness to swiftly learn at least one programming language such as Python. 7. Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools like Tableau. 8. Forward-thinking with attention to detail and a desire to improve processes. 9. Multitasking ability and prioritization skills. 10. High degree of professional discretion, integrity, and judgement. 11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, teamwork and relationship-building skills. Our benefits To keep you energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits, including: retirement investment and tools aimed at bolstering your financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be available for your loved ones. Our hybrid work model BlackRock’s hybrid work model aims to foster a culture of collaboration and mentorship that enhances employees' experience while offering flexibility. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office each week, with the option to work from home for one day. Some business groups may demand more in-office time due to their roles and responsibilities. We focus on maximizing the impactful moments that arise from in-person collaboration – inline with our commitment to performance and innovation. For newcomers, you can rely on this hybrid model to ramp up your learning and onboarding experience at BlackRock. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are collectively driven by a single mission: to help more and more people attain financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they represent, save for retirement, fund their children’s education, purchase homes, and set up businesses. Their investments also strengthen the global economy by supporting both small and large businesses; financing infrastructure projects that unite and energize cities; and facilitating innovations that propel progress. This mission would be unachievable without our most brilliant investment – the one we make in our employees. Hence, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our colleagues are welcomed, appreciated and supported with networks, benefits, and development opportunities to help them thrive. 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