Associate, Compliance Data Analytics

About this role

The Data Analytics (DA) Team leverages BlackRock data and various business intelligence and analytics methods to provide insights to the Compliance department.

The Unique Qualities We Look For

The Compliance DA team at BlackRock is growing rapidly and is seeking to hire highly motivated, hard-working, self-starting and collaborative team members around the globe. We are seeking people who are eager to learn about the function and department within BlackRock, and we offer a unique career path for qualified individuals.

The right individual will embrace a fast-paced environment as a self-starter, while operating in a global team environment to help evolve our processes, tools and methodologies. The individual will report to the Head of the Compliance Data Analytics team.

Responsibilities:

The individual will play a critical role in the development and implementation of a strategic Data Analytics program for Compliance and support the development of the function's operating platform. They will be required to engage with Compliance, business, and technology teams to implement the goals of the department.

• Participate in the strategic development of the Data Analytics program including the design and implementation of appropriate tools and technologies

• Liaise with Compliance colleagues and senior management to support the implementation of reusable tools and scripts

• Work with teams to identify opportunities to leverage technology and analytics in connection with risk testing and analytical processes

• Identify areas to automate existing processes or construct solutions through Python, visualization tools or other data utilities

• Propose alternative and creative data-driven approaches to traditional testing methods that enable efficiencies or provide additional coverage

• Participate in data analysis activities aimed at supporting functional delivery and other ad-hoc requests

• Properly document and maintain all code used to execute testing, build tools, and/or execute data-centric activities supporting the department

• Build strong relationships with technology teams to ensure standardization, scale, and accuracy of data through data warehousing

• Collaborate with technology teams to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accessibility across platforms

• Support in the development, delivery, and distribution of data analytics presentations, documentation and training

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of analytics repositories, including code documentation and versioning best practices

Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, data analytics, or data science is preferred

• Strong SQL and Python skills required

• Experience with data visualisation tools preferred

• Experience working with version control systems and familiarity with version control workflows in collaborative development environments. Experience with Azure DevOps is desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to work with data warehousing solutions to support scalable analytics and reporting. Experience with modern cloud-based platforms preferred.

• Familiarity with BlackRock's Aladdin platform is advantageous

• Comfortable navigating complex data environments and translating business requirements into technical solutions

• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and listening) and interpersonal skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Familiarity with AI tools and prompt engineering preferred

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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