Associate, Software Engineer

About this role

Description

About this role

Within Technology and Operations, BlackRock’s Regulatory Solutions team designs, implements and supports a significant proportion of BlackRock’s regulatory reporting obligations. Team members work in conjunction with business units throughout the firm, and externally, to create and operate solutions that:

• Meet regulatory reporting requirements;
• Are scalable across all of BlackRock’s business areas;
• Satisfy internal audit requirements;
• Have the appropriate controls in place to ensure reporting is complete and accurate.

Responsibilities:

Within Regulatory Solutions, Software Engineers are members of a technology focussed team, tasked with using Python and SQL to implement automated controls for our major G20 regulations including EMIR, MIFIR and SFTR. We are expected to adhere to a full-development lifecycle as well as guiding fellow developers in the team. Alongside this, the role will include helping to formalize the build, release, and deployment process of Python applications.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will work closely with business areas to build efficient and modular controls. Although predominantly a Python and SQL based role, they will also need to demonstrable the ability to work across technologies focusing on the best tool for the job.

• Solid grasp of Python, ideally in a financial environment;
• Ability to code in an object-oriented manner;
• Experience of unit and end-to-end testing of Python;
• Use of code repositories (such as Azure) and GIT;
• Knowledge of SQL;
• Experience in analysing large data sets;
• Intermediate Excel Skills;
• Ability to face off to business users to capture requirements;
• Self-starter, ability to adapt on the fly, and learn from other technology teams.

Great to have:

• Experience of building controls, completeness and accuracy checks in any software environment;
• Ability to navigate large and complex database models;
• Standout colleague with collaborative and good interpersonal skills, any prior history of training other team members;
• Good attention to detail; willing to take action attitude; and willingness to roll up sleeves;
• Prior use cases of Artificial Intelligence in a business environment;
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to the Asset Management industry (e.g. EMIR, SFTR, MIFIR) and related financial instruments;
• Knowledge of regulatory costs and periodic filings (e.g. AIFMD, ADV, KIIDS);
• Suits candidates with 3-5 years of prior experience.

Our benefits

To 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 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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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.