Associate, Derivatives Accounting

About this role   Are you an Investment Accounting professional searching for an exciting, significant, multi-faceted opportunity with the world's largest asset manager? If you pride yourself on building positive relationships, developing process solutions and bringing strategic visions to fruition, then look no further! BlackRock is pursuing an Associate to become a part of the team. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will accept rare skills, eagerness, and passion while supporting the freedom to grow authoritatively and as an individual.  We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution. At BlackRock, we strive to equip our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success. Our technology and services empower millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being. Join the team and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference.  Our Investment Accounting Group provides accounting and regulatory data services to insurance clients. Our accounting services include the reconciliation, tracking, accounting for assets, along with preparation and oversight of monthly packages and regulatory schedules.

The Derivatives Accounting Associate is responsible for overseeing and executing accounting processes related to derivative instruments. You will focus on delivering BlackRock to clients by supporting the monthly accounting close, leading client/department initiatives, improving the process and controls using capabilities of other parts of the BlackRock organization as the need arises. You will have the opportunity for continued professional development with a career path within the group, or into other operating teams or client-facing business areas across BlackRock. Our suite of services provided to our clients offers opportunities for further personal learning, both in terms of the product types and accounting complexities, as well as the ongoing development of technical strengths.  Key responsibilities include:  Developing a detailed knowledge of BlackRock’s capabilities, products and services for insurance companies specifically as it relates to Derivative instruments like Swaps, Forwards, Futures and Option across asset classes  Responding to daily inquiries from clients requesting information  Completing all daily reviews of exception management tool for accounting  Responsible to deliver accurate investment reporting for clients through preparation, review and ensure distribution of various accounting packages and reporting schedules  Completing all quarterly/annual NAIC Schedule DB reconciliations and reporting in compliance with US Statutory guidelines  Providing complete and accurate review of data to clients’ derivative book of business  Analyzing accounting data and providing commentary regarding results, call out to senior team members when required  Assist in client or department projects and initiatives to improve the service offering  Use learning tools and trainings to deepen understanding of accounting policy and pronouncements to ensure reporting follows the standards  Learn and promote the use of technology to better serve our clients  Experience Required:  Understanding of investment accounting product mechanics across Equity, Fixed Income, Interest Rate and Credit Derivative instruments  Working knowledge Derivative products life cycle - both Cleared and Bilateral Derivatives  Minimum 6 years of confirmed experience in investments/markets with degree in relevant field  Ability to prioritize multiple request and time management  CA / CPA or similar qualification with a technical understanding of General Ledgers  An understanding of SQL and working knowledge of databases is desirable  Experience in transformation of manual processes using digital tools like Microsoft Power BI, Alteryx, and RPA tools will be an