Analyst, Finance Platform Strategies

About this role

The mission of the Finance Platform Strategies (FPS) team is to ensure consistent operating models within Finance, across our global functional teams as appropriate. We promote this objective by connecting key resources across Finance, and greater BlackRock, to identify and document Finance business requirements and manage the implementation and maintenance of platforms and processes to address those requirements.  FPS team members serve as internal change management consultants who apply knowledge of BlackRock’s resources – people, processes and technology – to ensure concepts become reality in support of both new initiatives and ongoing business process enhancement.

Team Overview 

The FPS team has a global footprint. Team members have responsibility for managing projects that drive Finance objectives forward.  Team members may work on initiatives that focus on regional objectives as well as global Finance objectives.  They are responsible for coordinating project team activity and supporting effective and timely communication among project team members and subject matter expert contributors across the firm, drafting clear and comprehensive business requirements documentation, designing sound processes and workflow models, partnering with internal or third party technology resources on design specification sign-off and overseeing development progress, providing regular updates to all project stakeholders, facilitating user training services and, ensuring timely delivery of effective, well designed solutions. 

 
In addition to project oversight, the team works to manage, on an ongoing basis, the various platforms supporting the Finance operating models to ensure our technologies remain optimized and our operational processes are sustainable, efficient and support a robust control environment. The team provides level one support for Finance operational platforms and as required, will assess/trouble-shoot and identify actionable opportunities to address complex issues related to the suite of technology solutions Finance employs including, Oracle SaaS, Oracle Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (ARCS), IBM Cognos TM1, IBM Cognos BI and, our proprietary BlackRock Aladdin platforms (Treasury Hedge Process and Treasury Workstation including SWIFT payments).

Role Responsibility:

• Provide day to day user support across a variety of Finance cash applications, including Treasury Workstation, Treasury SWIFT payments and Treasury FX Hedge.
• Perform testing of system functionality as new versions are released, prior to engaging end users in acceptance testing.
• Create/update training guides and training videos, and conduct live user training sessions
• Actively participate in upgrades of Treasury FX Hedge, Treasury Workstation platforms and Treasury SWIFT payments.
• Work with BlackRock internal financial clients and external banks on issue resolution and enhancement requests.
• Liaise with various internal and external teams to confirm trade details and investigate failing trades and SWIFT payments
• Write business requirements and update application & operational documentation
• Contribute subject matter expertise to a diverse range of cash related projects
• Ensure key executives and stakeholders are kept informed and engaged

Support Global Treasury:

Critical Skills and Qualities:

• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting Treasury / Cash Management functions:
  • Treasury Workstation activities
  • SWIFT payment process
  • Resolving rejected payment issues
• Understand SWIFT MX message formats
• Understand FX hedging
• Understand basic accounting and financial statements
• Gather business and technical requirements for various projects
• Liaise with internal clients and external banks directly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Results driven, experienced problem solver who pays attention to detail
• Self-starter able to drive positive progress proactively with limited manager direction

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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.

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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.