Market Data Contract Management Associate

About this role

About this role

Your team

Index & Data Solutions team (IDS) partners with internal stakeholders to secure the index and market data licensing required to power most of the firm’s investments and strategic initiatives with a focus on sustainability.

IDS is comprised of three functions: Relationship Management, Operations and COO & Governance.

The Governance Team within IDS provides transparency, reporting and entitlements data on contract rights, restrictions and requirements, and a complete and accurate contract history and record in order for analytical, comparison, and research purposes. We are focusing on building a more scalable and robust operating platform with strong governance across our contract management processes.

Your role and impact

We are looking for a motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented and self-starter individual to be part of our COO & Governance team as a Market Data Contract Management Associate in Budapest.  This role offers the opportunity to develop subject matter expertise in market data and index licensing and provides an opportunity to work with an outstanding global team driving a critical function for the firm.

Your responsibilities

• Review index and market data contracts to ensure they are in line with our policies
• Provide oversight of various parts of the deal pipeline and contract execution processes
• Maintain key contract terms in our contract management systems
• Proactively identify and address opportunities to ensure the accuracy of our contract inventory
• Provide guidance as required to internal stakeholders regarding contractual rights and restrictions

Your experience

• A bachelor's degree preferably in finance or law
• 3-5 years of experience in the Financial or Legal Services industry
• Strong interest in learning BlackRock, financial services, investment industry, and ability and desire to develop expertise in new or unfamiliar areas
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage a large volume of concurrent tasks within specific timeframes, with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness in work
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills in English.
• Ability to interact comfortably and communicate clearly with a variety of levels of personnel
• Proficiency in Excel and Word, and able to quickly learn proprietary systems

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound 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 there for the people you care about.

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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.