Dealer Services, Analyst

Team Overview

Technology and Operations (“Tech Ops”) supports the development of the firm's operating infrastructure to support BlackRock's investment businesses worldwide. Tech Ops establishes and coordinates operational procedures internally and externally with clients, custodians, accounting agents, prime brokers, broker-dealers, and other vendors, as well as strengthen BlackRock's relationships. 

Global Fund Distributor Services (“GFDS”) is a unit within Tech Ops – Global Accounting and Product Services (GAAPS). GFDS provides management and oversight of BlackRock Fund Transfer Agents and distribution partners that service and distribute our Fund Ranges globally.We also perform governance and oversight of BlackRock’s Retail Fund Distribution Partners. As we look to expand GFDS footprint in India, we are seeking an Analyst to join our team.

In the main, this role will sit within the Dealer Servicesteam with a focus on the oversight, reporting, monitoring and servicing for intermediaries and support distributor operations for BlackRock Investments LLC (BRIL) on a variety of products including Mutual Funds, 529, and Alternatives.  This requires a strong attention to detail, diligent, proactive attitude to ensure all deadlines are met with a strong focus on accuracy.

As a member of the team this role will primarily be responsible for the following:

Perform specific tasks related to the Due Diligence Reviews (DDRs) of third-partyintermediaries for various fund types including compiling target list, completing risk assessments, tracking and maintaining progress, preparing materials for internal committee.

• Collect and report out fund financial information needed for BRIL

• Evaluate intermediaries' compliance with prospectus disclosure requirements, laws, regulations, and contractual agreements.

• Maintain and update industry repository (DTCC MFPSII) with prospectus updates 

• Conduct monthly Broker Dealer licensing review

• Provide monthly reporting to internal and external business partners for retail mutual funds and 529 products.

• Complete fund fact sheets for intermediaries for retail funds, 529 and alternative products

• Conduct initial due diligence review on intermediaries executing new dealer agreements

• Produce daily/quarterly department metrics

Experience

• Strongly proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office

• Financial services experience and a good understanding of Financial Markets preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or a related field

• Experience working under time constraints and within deadlines

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to evaluate compliance and financial information.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial data and compliance documentation.

Relevant Skills

• Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to prioritize critical business issues

• Ability to meet deadlines, multitask and be initiative-taking within a high-pressure environment

• Strong collaboration skills and experience of working cross-functionally

• Intellectual curiosity and the desire to take initiative and deliver results

• Report on progress to the manager, escalating any obstacles that may prevent you delivering on your agreed workload

• Look for any opportunities to improve business processes and technology tools, with a lens on risk management and mitigation

• Engage and maintain relationships with key partners in GAAPS and across the firm to effectively navigate the global organization

• Provide exceptional client service through quick and complete response to internal/external client queries

• Assist with developing metrics and reporting for senior management