Data Operations Analyst

About this role The role is situated in Data Operations within Data & AI, a centralized data group specifically focused on ensuring that all necessary information for the investment management process is delivered consistently, accurately, and on time. This information includes positions, security data, pricing, risk, cash, net asset value (NAV), performance, and compliance through the Green Package. Candidates for this role will be part of our Production Delivery team, a group responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of Risk and Performance Analytics Reporting to our clients via the Green Package (GP) product. The GP is a comprehensive suite of reports and tools enabling portfolio management teams to manage market risk and make informed investment decisions. This work environment is fast-paced and challenging, requiring team members with a keen interest in Finance and Technology. Responsibilities: - Use technical skills to ensure the accuracy of large analytical data sets, automate processes with scripts, and query information efficiently from a vast database. - Pay attention to detail while delivering Green Package analytics and be accountable for the timely delivery of reports to clients per Service Level Agreements. - Attend meetings with Green Package product end-users of all levels within the company, from Portfolio Management Teams to Operations teams, as well as our external clients. - Support client requests relating to Green Package analytics. - Stay updated on global markets daily to understand how macroeconomic factors might affect Green Package analytics and investment decisions. - Engage with other internal teams for project work and think creatively to meet complex client demands. - Be willing to work in a constantly evolving, changing, and challenging environment. - It's beneficial if you understand Fixed Income, Equity, Derivative, and Alternative products and how they're modeled and traded in Aladdin. Qualifications: - Must have excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills. - Proactive and detail-oriented. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Familiar with SQL and Unix, and preferably Python and PERL. - Knowledge of financial products in Fixed Income, Equities, and Derivatives would be advantageous. - A degree in Finance, Engineering, or Technology would be beneficial. - Shift work flexibility and conversational fluency with global counterparts required. Developmental Value: - Candidates will be exposed to working directly with stakeholders like the Portfolio Management Group, Risk & Quantitative Analysis, Client Reporting Teams, and BlackRock Solutions Aladdin Clients. - Candidates will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of the evolving Aladdin investment technology, improve their financial knowledge and technical skills, and participate in projects that encourage creative problem-solving. Our benefits include retirement investment and tools, education reimbursement, comprehensive resources for physical health and emotional well-being, family support programs, and flexible time off. Our hybrid work model, designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship, supports flexibility for all staff. Employees are required to work in the office at least four days a week, with the option of working from home one day a week. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we connect through one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients are saving for retirement, paying for their children's education, buying homes, and starting businesses. Their investments also help strengthen the global economy and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission wouldn't be possible without our greatest investment – the one we make in our employees. We're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued, and supported with networks, benefits, and development opportunities. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock.