Project Manager- Platform Implementations Associate

About this role

Team Overview

BlackRock SMA Solutions helps clients customize portfolios for unique tax, values-alignment, or investment exposures across direct indexing, fixed income, active equity, and multi-asset. We deliver world-class service to all of our clients, from wealth advisors to family offices to endowments and foundations.

About this Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Platform Implementation Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of our SMA products and technology solutions. The Platform Implementation Team is responsible for working hand in hand with BlackRock’s Legal and Compliance team and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and clients during platform implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Facilitate communication and negotiations between vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders to support platform implementations.

·        Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure on-time delivery.

·        Collaborate with stakeholders to define the platforms scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives.

·        Develop and maintain comprehensive platform documentation and user guides.

·        Responsible for accurate & timely responses to all requests coming into the team from internal partners & external clients.

·        Coordinate operational setups/workflows for new platforms

·        Assist in process improvements

·        No Direct Reports

Qualifications:

·        3-5 years industry experience

·        Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field.

·        Proven project management experience

·        Proficiency in Airtable and Salesforce

·        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

·        Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

·        Client Service Minded

·        Strong understanding of SMA products and investment advisory services preferred.

·        Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.