Associate, Reconciliations
WealthsimpleSalary not specified
Full Time
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset ManagementIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple requests without losing sight of overall objectives and deadlines
- Strong decision-making skills to make well-thought-out decisions based on provided information and obtain further assistance when necessary
- Ability to multi-task and perform in a high-performance, high-demand environment
- Take initiative to follow up on issues, identify what needs to be done, and act
- Ability to multi-task, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and evolving team
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong time management skills
- Ability to work in an ambitious, team-oriented environment and quickly adapt to an ever-changing business
- Strong knowledge of equity and fixed income securities and derivative products
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and aptitude for learning new applications
- Four-year degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or Economics (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Completing day-to-day assigned tasks, including control reports, cash and position break resolution, inbox and dashboard monitoring, client and portfolio data maintenance, and daily subscription/redemption activity
- Providing high-quality client service externally and internally, addressing inquiries, performing controls, resolving problems, and mitigating risks for clients and internal BlackRock partners
- Preparing and/or reviewing reconciliations between BlackRock, Asset Manager, and Custodian Bank, including researching differences and resolving them in a timely and accurate manner
- Performing ongoing maintenance of existing accounts to reflect client or account-level changes
- Working with external service providers, internal team members, and other BlackRock groups to resolve issues as identified
- Assisting in special projects and initiatives to improve the service offering
- Understanding upstream processes impactful to reconciliation and developing ability to correlate the effect of change (preferred skill)
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the key responsibilities of the Reconciliation Analyst role?
The role involves reconciling cash balances, transactions and positions, researching and resolving differences, preparing reconciliations, and recommending operational improvements. Daily tasks include control reports, cash and position break resolution, inbox monitoring, client data maintenance, and handling subscription/redemption activity.
What skills are required for this position?
Required skills include the ability to prioritize and balance multiple requests, strong decision-making, multi-tasking in a high-performance environment, initiative to follow up on issues, organization, detail orientation, time management, adaptability, and strong knowledge of equity, fixed income securities, and derivatives. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and aptitude for new applications are also needed.
Is a degree required for this role?
A four-year degree is preferred in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or Economics.
What is the work environment like at BlackRock for this role?
The role is in a high performance, high demand, fast-paced, ambitious, and team-oriented environment that is ever-changing and dynamic.
What makes a strong candidate for the Analyst, Reconciliations position?
Strong candidates demonstrate the ability to multi-task, prioritize, make decisions, take initiative, stay organized and detail-oriented, adapt quickly, and possess knowledge of securities and derivatives, along with a relevant degree.
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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