Portfolio Accounting Analyst

• Conduct portfolio valuations, performance calculation and analysis for Institutional portfolios using Aladdin Accounting platform
• Work closely with upstream teams such as Cash reconciliation, Trade operations, Data Integrity Groups and Portfolio managers to ensure accuracy of the jobs remit
• Support Portfolio Management Group (PMG) and Institutional Client Business group (ICB) in resolving portfolio valuation and performance related queries
• Work with clients effectively by supporting Client Business in servicing client requirements on a regular basis or on special projects
• Prepare and provide extensive reconciliation with custodian banks and accounting agents to prevent/resolve NAV/Performance discrepancies
• Lead all aspects of the preparation and review of holdings/market value reconciliations using Aladdin Reconciliation Tool to reconcile positions, prices, market value and accruals
• Coordinate the re-engineering of BlackRock’s operating environment and participate in various automation projects to enhance productivity and controls
• Involved in the training process of newly hired professionals and interns, as well as testing and implementation of the straight-thru-processing research and reconciliation tools
• Assist in conducting and implementing procedures and controls to ensure GIPS, SOX, RCSA and SOR Audit requirements.

• Proven experience in performance measurement, fund accounting and/or operations
• Proficient in the working knowledge of Equity and Fixed Income securities and derivative products
• Works well in a team environment with an entrepreneurial spirit that is willing to build on additional responsibilities quickly
• Good knowledge of Excel. SQL and VBA experience desirable but not necessary
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, with excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills.
• Strong client service skills and a passion for delivering service excellence
• Highly proactive, willing to take ownership of issues and follow through to resolution

SQL and VBA experience desirable but not necessary

• Strong retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive healthcare
• support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)