BlackRock · Mumbai
Manufacturing & Operationsposted 3w ago
About this role
Would you like to use your know-how to make a difference day in and day out at the world's largest asset manager? Look no further! BlackRock is an equal opportunity employer who value diversity in our company. We are pursuing a Vice President in Cash Operations. Come join our team and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference!
Cash Operations is a group of dedicated professionals who are essential to the investment process by ensuring that all BlackRock cash data is accurate for processes including investment management, analytics, compliance, and regulatory. Cash types include, but are not limited to, equities, fixed income, OTC derivative positions (swaps, swaptions, FXs, and synthetics) and collateral. Our team provides information services and solutions in support of all BlackRock and BlackRock Solutions businesses. The roles and responsibilities will include actively managing risk and exposure for BlackRock by ensuring the investment book of record reconciled with external prime record holders daily. The role requires an understanding of the mechanics of the reconciliation process, exception management, troubleshooting issues, driving innovative enhancements, data analysis, maintaining documentation, assisting management in leading processes, and recommending improvements to ensure efficient and accurate processes.
Ensure reconciliations are successfully completed and troubleshoot any discrepancies
Review cash & asset position exceptions daily including researching differences and resolving them in an accurate and timely manner
Ensure accuracy of published cash figures
Data analysis enhancing transparency, decision drivers and efficiency
Work with internal/external stakeholders to ensure issues are being appropriately reviewed and progressing to completion
Develop expertise around team control mechanisms and reporting
Identify and coordinate handling of priority customer concerns
Actively participate in all team meetings including review of key risk and process indicators
Understand and adhere to all regulatory requirements impacting the reconciliation activities
Ability to evaluate systems, procedures and make recommendations for improvement
Participate in various efficiency and capacity-building initiatives, including automation/ standardization efforts
Understand upstream processes impactful to the reconciliation and develop ability to correlate the effect of change
Maintain accurate process documents and train team members to ensure complete understanding
Accurately record metrics related to responsibilities to enable management to have a good view of team productivity and efficiency
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree – concentration in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics is preferred
Understanding of financial instruments, particularly derivative products, is preferred
Strong, effective analytical and problem solving skills
Data Analytics skills preferred inclusive of coding (VBA, SQL, PYTHON) and/or understanding of data science methods & implementation
Organized approach to ensure follow up on outstanding issues and identify appropriate action to be taken
Attention to detail to ensure a high degree of accuracy for all deliverables
Excellent communication skills to effectively articulate solutions to internal and external stakeholders
Ability to multi-task and balance requests without losing sight of overall objectives and deadlines
Exceptional decision-making skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior management
Ability to work in a team environment and build strong relationships with colleagues and external contacts
Ability to work in a fast paced, rapid changing, deadline driven environment
Expertise in Microsoft office products with an emphasis on Excel
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
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.