Derivative Operations Analyst

• Daily tasks are varied, and could range from confirming trades, managing resets & settlement, moving collateral, ensuring margin gets paid in a timely manner to helping Portfolio Managers and Trading teams achieve their objectives
• Enforcing rigorous Operational risk management standards (Key Risk Indicators / Key Process Indicators) and identifying, communicating and resolving issues quickly and efficiently
• Take ownership of exceptions from start to finish by investigating exception root causes, partnering with internal/external teams to take corrective actions and following through until resolution is achieved
• Review and challenge of existing procedures to improve and rationalise where possible in response to a frequently changing environment and requirements
• Developing technical expertise through on the job training and self- learning, with active participation in Technology and Operations meetings encouraged. This may involve presenting ideas, contributing ideas, problem solving, or helping ensure strategic projects remain on track
• Building strong relationships with internal and external partners, ensuring BlackRock’s value proposition, technology roadmap and industry position is communicated and supported. Participate in regular reviews to ensure BlackRock receives outstanding levels of service from all third-party providers

• Required experience level should be between 1-4 years
• A self-starter who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, process driven environment, and can work in a distributed team
• Numerical proficiency, outstanding analytical skills and a passion to solve problems
• An entrepreneurial drive coupled with an overwhelming desire to go above and beyond to improve processes, systems and services
• An excellent communicator, capable of articulating complicated issues in a simplistic manner
• Natural curiosity, with a passion for learning about financial markets and new technology
• Candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds who show the right aptitude, attitude and desire to learn, and can develop deep levels of technical expertise in this area will be considered

Additional knowledge of data handling and visualization tools like PowerBi, SQL and Python will be an added advantage

A wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO)