BlackRock

Analyst, Alternatives Fund Accounting

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Investment Management, Private EquityIndustries

Requirements

An MBA in Finance or equivalent qualification is mandatory, along with over 2 years of experience in Fund Accounting. Prior exposure to financial statement preparation under US/UK/Lux GAAP and capital account statements is advantageous, as is working knowledge of management fees and waterfall calculations. Proficiency in accounting databases, report generation, MS Excel, and other MS products is also required.

Responsibilities

The Analyst will prepare quarterly management accounts for client funds on an accrual basis, maintaining accurate accounting records and understanding client reporting requirements. Responsibilities include preparing year-end support files for audits, timely and accurate performance returns, documenting accounting procedures, and completing regulatory returns. The role also involves understanding fund cash management, liaising with other departments for payment settlements, and supporting the treasury team with bank reconciliations, liquidity monitoring, and invoice processing.

Skills

Fund Accounting
Financial Statement Preparation
Capital Account Statement Preparation
Management Fees
Waterfall Calculations
Accrual Basis Accounting
US GAAP
UK GAAP
Lux GAAP
Treasury
Bank Reconciliations
Cash Management
Regulatory Returns

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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