Analyst, Investment Operation

About this role

About BlackRock CCB Wealth Management Limited:

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being and the firm has a long history of investing in and serving investors in China. BlackRock aspires to become the leading global asset management firm operating in China and is committed to contributing to the long-term development of the local asset management industry. BlackRock CCB Wealth Management Limited - a Shanghai-based joint venture between BlackRock, China Construction Bank and Temasek - aims to deliver investment excellence by offering customer-centric, diversified and innovative wealth management products and solutions to help Chinese people build savings that serve them throughout their lives.

About the Role:

We are seeking a professional to join the Investment Operations team to support the daily operation and contribute to business growth.

This role will work closely with the Investment and Trading team to support the full trade lifecycle including cash transfer, settlement, reconciliation and to address any potential issues that may rise.

Additionally, this role will work closely with custodian and fund administration team to review daily NAV and support fund operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute cash transfers, payments, trade settlements, and follow up with external counterparties to ensure transaction completion.

• Perform daily reconciliations for transactions, positions and balances, investigating and resolving all exceptions. 

• Partner with internal stakeholders, external counterparties and custodians to resolve cash and trade workflow errors, facilitate timely settlement and minimize potential failures.

• Perform daily NAV oversight, accounting reconciliation, fee calculations and accept nightshift.

• Continue to improve efficiency and controls by automation, process improvement, and control enhancement 

• Support ad-hoc operational tasks and projects across various teams and functions

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ of hands-on experience in Investment and Fund Operation within asset management industry.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to the accurate and timely execution of all tasks. 

• Ability to rapidly master new procedures and work autonomously to complete daily responsibilities.

• Strong risk awareness and the judgement to escalate issues promptly and appropriately.

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Programming skillset is a plus, such as VBA, python, RPA tools, etc. 

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 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.