Liquidity & Financing Innovation, Data & Analytics - Associate (NY) at BlackRock

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in a quantitative field (Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research or similar)
4+ years of relevant experience in a data strategy, analytics, or innovation-related role within a technology or financial services setting; experience in Securities Lending, Securities Financing, Cash Management or adjacent markets is preferred
Excellent demonstrated quantitative and analytics skills including the ability to identify problems, design and articulate solutions, and implement long-term change
Advanced proficiency with SQL and programming languages such as Python and/or R
Experience with data engineering workflows (ETL/ELT) and modern business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
Familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, and distributed data systems preferred; prior experience with a large-scale data migration project highly advantageous
Curiosity and passion for innovation, including AI, automation, and emerging technologies
Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex challenges into practical solutions
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to present findings and drive alignment across diverse groups
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Innovation & Emerging Technology: Researching, documenting and testing new and emerging tech with a focus on revenue generation, productivity enhancement, scale enablement and risk mitigation potential
Derived Data Strategy: Developing proprietary business data transformations and logic through deep dive research into trading, market, product and client dynamics
Analytics & Business Intelligence: Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary squad involving program and product managers, data engineers, and trading and client professionals to expand the analytics and business intelligence offering based on impact and demand
Data Platform & Tooling: Contributing to the development of a revamped data platform to power the next generation of data-driven decision making
Central Partnerships & Collaboration: Securing and expanding data, analytics, and research partnerships with key stakeholders across the firm

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data AnalyticsAIBusiness IntelligenceData PlatformEmerging TechnologiesData TransformationReporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this role?

The role is based in New York.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What education and experience are required for this Associate position?

Candidates need an undergraduate or graduate degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Operations Research, plus 4+ years of relevant experience in data strategy, analytics, or innovation in technology or financial services.

What does the Innovation, Data & Analytics team do at BlackRock?

The IDA team leads re-architecture of the data platform, drives AI adoption, delivers reporting and business intelligence, and fosters innovation with emerging technologies across Liquidity & Financing.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has excellent quantitative and analytics skills, the ability to identify problems and design solutions, experience in securities lending or adjacent markets, and a dynamic approach to complex data problems.

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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