Implementation Consultant - Associate

Description

About this role

Your team

Technology & Operations (T&O) enables BlackRock to scale, innovate, and deliver for clients. Within T&O, Outsourced Platform Services (OPS) designs and deploys investment operations processes that support BlackRock’s outsourced service model on Aladdin. The team works across investment operations and accounting to build scalable, resilient workflows that support complex investment strategies and deliver consistent service for clients.

Responsibilities

• As a Middle Office Implementation Associate, you will lead the implementation of middle office services for clients in line with BlackRock Operations standards. You will translate business requirements into effective operational solutions, guide key implementation decisions, and collaborate across client, production, technology, and operational teams. You will also serve as a senior regional escalation point, strengthen implementation controls, and develop the team’s ability to execute implementations independently and at scale.
• Your responsibilities
• In every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:
• Serve as a technical guide by developing deep functional knowledge of middle office services and implementation practices.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable operational workflows that translate client requirements into effective solutions aligned with BlackRock Operations standards.
• Partner with technology and production teams to optimize processes, scale operations, strengthen controls, and improve implementation efficiency.
• Conduct detailed data analysis to increase transparency, inform implementation decisions, and support strategic recommendations.
• Identify implementation and operational risks, communicate them clearly to management and stakeholders, and support effective risk-mitigation actions.
• Act as the senior regional escalation and decision-making authority for clients and key stakeholders throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Build the capability and confidence of the team to lead and execute implementations independently and at scale.
• Your experience
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt approaches and deliver practical solutions in an evolving environment.
• A self-directed approach, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continually developing knowledge of financial markets, technology, and investment operations.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated experience within investment operations or middle office implementations, supported by a strong understanding of investment management
• Our benefits
• To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
• Our hybrid work model
• BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
• Guidance on AI use for candidates
• At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
• About BlackRock
• At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
• This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
• To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com . We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube , X , and TikTok .
• BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.