Associate, Data Strategy & Solutions Relationship Manager

About this role

Company Name: BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

Position Title: Associate, Data Strategy & Solutions Relationship Manager

Location: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Summary of Duties: Work closely with internal business managers and investment team leads to ensure that investors receive high-value research and to provide transparency on the consumption and research spend across BlackRock Service as point of contact for research providers by responding to inquiries and helping with navigation of our research and payment process. Coordinate approved Research Providers and associated agreements and costs. Provide oversight to quarterly CorpAxe QC process of research consumption. Assist with the quarterly payment allocations and reporting to research providers and internal teams. Submit and approved research invoices to both our internal invoice system and to Virtu, our CSA Aggregator. Assist with oversight of research commission accruals and commission reconciliation performed by Virtu. Work with Index & Data Solutions team through onboarding process of contracted services. Assist with management of AlphaTrawler, our Alpha Capture program, through engagement with program contributors and collaboration with AimPass, who provide the platform for the program. Identify potential process improvements, drive process changes, and help streamline the business.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field of study, and three (3) years of experience as an Associate, Analyst, Analyst and Marketing Intern, or related role. Employer will also accept a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field, and five (5) years of experience as an Associate, Analyst, Analyst and Marketing Intern, or related role. Must also have three (3) years of experience with: utilizing data parsing tools including Sed, Awk, or Perl; utilizing scripting languages, including Python; utilizing SQL for data execution; conducting data analysis; performing financial calculations and applying financial concepts, including notional market value, accrued interest, and net asset value; working with and discovering APIs and web services; working with UNIX/LINUX environments; and utilizing Tableau for data visualizations. Five (5) years of experience required with the aforementioned skills if qualifying with a Bachelor’s degree.

The salary range for this position is $171,000 – $180,000 per year. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department, and individual performance.

To Apply: visit https://careers.blackrock.com/

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $171,000 – $180,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week; some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. Beginning in September, all employees will shift to at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. 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.