About this role

At BlackRock, we strive to empower our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success. We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution. We have an extraordinary responsibility: our technology and services empower millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being.

BlackRock is currently seeking a Client Order Management Associate to become part of our Global Investment Operations team. The diverse function spans Trading & Market Documentation, Transaction Management, and Transfer Agency unitization. It plays an integral role within the organization, interacting with internal and external parties to ensure risk is minimized, processes are efficient, and high levels of client service are achieved in what is an evolving and dynamic environment.

The Client Order Management (COM) function provides the order execution service for BlackRock clients and ensures that order placement is accurate and consistent with the distributor’s instructions. The COM Analyst is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the notification of distributor investment instructions and Aladdin Transfer Agent order execution within strict deadlines with an emphasis on accuracy, risk, and quality control. This position has a high level of client service and interdepartmental contact.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Work in a culture of openness, inclusion, and proactive engagement at all levels.
• Operate in a fast-paced, high-intensity, deadline driven environment working as part of a distributed team.
• Complete day to day assigned tasks; including, but not limited to, control reports, exception monitoring, onboarding, and reconciliation.
• Facilitation of client trade instructions, verification/confirmation of instructions, compiling of summary data and verification/dissemination of information to internal BlackRock groups integral to the investment process globally.
• Work closely with internal groups such as Portfolio Management, Relationship Managers, Legal & Compliance, Risk, Onboarding, and other Operational Teams.
• Develop deep & broad technical knowledge, becoming a subject matter authority in your respective area.
• Work with technology & have an interest using to increase scale & improve control.
• Foster strong internal & external relationships, with a focus on collaboration & client service.
• Participate and complete special projects as assigned, including automation efforts, system testing, client research, and representing COM in firmwide projects and client meetings.

Skills and Requirements

• BS/BA in business, finance, accounting, economics, or related field preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years of investment experience is helpful. Internship experience is also acceptable.
• Fluency (written and oral) in both English and Spanish required.
• Innovative problem-solving capabilities and ability to think and act quickly.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, maturity and judgment in servicing institutional clientele.
• Organized, self-directed and detailed individual with strong time leadership skills.
• Analytical ability to synthesize information and summarize issues.
• Ability to apply factual based data in decision making process while working under critical timeframes.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and an interest in learning new applications.
• Capacity for working effectively and efficiently on multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
• Must have flexibility of schedule between the hours of 7:15 am and 7:15 pm EST.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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 race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.