Portfolio Accounting Analyst

Job Description

As a Fund Accounting Regulatory and Product Accounting Analyst at BlackRock, your role will involve conducting portfolio valuations, performance calculations, and analysis for Institutional portfolios using the Aladdin Accounting platform. You will collaborate closely with upstream teams such as Cash reconciliation, Trade operations, Data Integrity Groups, and Portfolio managers to ensure accuracy. Additionally, you will support Portfolio Management Group (PMG) and Institutional Client Business group (ICB) in resolving portfolio valuation and performance related queries. Your responsibilities will also include preparing extensive reconciliations with custodian banks and accounting agents to prevent/resolve NAV/Performance discrepancies. Moreover, you will lead the preparation and review of holdings/market value reconciliations using Aladdin Reconciliation Tool, coordinate re-engineering projects, and participate in automation projects to enhance productivity and controls. You will be involved in training newly hired professionals and interns, as well as implementing procedures and controls to ensure compliance with GIPS, SOX, RCSA, and SOR Audit requirements.Key Responsibilities:- Conduct portfolio valuations, performance calculation, and analysis for Institutional portfolios using the Aladdin Accounting platform- Collaborate with upstream teams and Portfolio managers to ensure accuracy- Support Portfolio Management Group (PMG) and Institutional Client Business group (ICB) in resolving queries- Prepare extensive reconciliations with custodian banks and accounting agents- Lead the preparation and review of holdings/market value reconciliations using Aladdin Reconciliation Tool- Coordinate re-engineering projects and participate in automation projects- Train newly hired professionals and interns- Implement procedures and controls to ensure compliance with GIPS, SOX, RCSA, and SOR Audit requirementsQualifications Required:- Proven experience in performance measurement, fund accounting, and/or operations- Proficient in the working knowledge of Equity and Fixed Income securities and derivative products- Strong team player with an entrepreneurial spirit- Good knowledge of Excel; SQL and VBA experience desirable- Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills- Strong client service skills and a passion for delivering service excellence- Highly proactive and willing to take ownership of issuesBlackRock offers a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, and Flexible Time Off (FTO) to help you stay energized and engaged. Additionally, the hybrid work model at BlackRock is designed to support collaboration and flexibility, with employees required to work at least 4 days in the office per week and have the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.Working at BlackRock means being part of a mission to help more people experience financial well-being. The company values creating an environment where employees feel welcomed, valued, and supported to thrive. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BlackRock evaluates qualified applicants based on their skills and experience without discrimination. As a Fund Accounting Regulatory and Product Accounting Analyst at BlackRock, your role will involve conducting portfolio valuations, performance calculations, and analysis for Institutional portfolios using the Aladdin Accounting platform. You will collaborate closely with upstream teams such as Cash reconciliation, Trade operations, Data Integrity Groups, and Portfolio managers to ensure accuracy. Additionally, you will support Portfolio Management Group (PMG) and Institutional Client Business group (ICB) in resolving portfolio valuation and performance related queries. Your responsibilities will also include preparing extensive reconciliations with custodian banks and accounting agents to prevent/resolve NAV/Performance discrepancies. Moreover, you will lead the preparation and review of holdings/market value reconciliations using Aladdin Reconciliation Tool, coordinate re-engineering projects, and participate in automation projects to enhance productivity and controls. You will be involved in training newly hired professionals and interns, as well as implementing procedures and controls to ensure compliance with GIPS, SOX, RCSA, and SOR Audit requirements.Key Responsibilities:- Conduct portfolio valuations, performance calculation, and analysis for Institutional portfolios using the Aladdin Accounting platform- Collaborate with upstream teams and Portfolio managers to ensure accuracy- Support Portfolio Management Group (PMG) and Institutional Client Business group (ICB) in resolving queries- Prepare extensive reconciliations with custodian banks and accounting agents- Lead the preparation and review of holdings/market value reconciliations using Aladdin Reconciliation Tool- Coordinate re-engineering projects and participat

Keyskills :
Performance MeasurementFund AccountingOperationsEquityFixed Income SecuritiesExcelSQLVBAClient ServiceAnalytical SkillsWritten CommunicationOral Communication