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We combine investment expertise, technology and global scale to help clients achieve their financial goals. This role contributes to that mission by supporting the operational integrity, control and scalability of the investment lifecycle.\nTeam Overview\nCorporate Actions Operations is part of Portfolio Services within Business Operations Services. The team manages the end-to-end processing and oversight of voluntary and mandatory corporate action events across global markets.\nThe team partners closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Custodians, Brokers, Asset Servicers and internal operational teams to ensure events are accurately captured, communicated, elected and processed across BlackRock's investment platforms and books of record. The team supports events including mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, rights issues, stock splits, dividends, interest payments, restructurings and redemptions.\nRole Overview\nAs an Associate within Corporate Actions Operations, you will oversee complex corporate action processes and help ensure accurate execution across global markets. You will provide oversight of key controls, manage escalations and resolve complex operational issues.\nYou will work closely with Portfolio Management, Trading, Product, Risk, Technology, custodians and external service providers. You will also identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and increase automation and scalability across the corporate actions operating environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nYou will:\nManage complex voluntary and mandatory corporate action events and associated operational risks.\nOversee key controls and ensure compliance with established procedures.\nReview high-risk elections, entitlement calculations and event-processing activities.\nInvestigate complex event exceptions and drive timely resolution and appropriate escalation.\nPerform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring operational issues.\nPartner with Technology and business stakeholders to deliver process improvements and automation initiatives.\nSupport management reporting, risk monitoring and operational metrics analysis.\nStrengthen control frameworks across the corporate actions lifecycle.\nMentor Analysts and provide guidance on event processing, risk management and operational best practices.\nContribute to business initiatives, platform changes and operating-model transformations affecting Corporate Actions Operations. \nRequired Qualifications\nYou have:\n5 years + experience, preferably in asset management, securities operations, middle office, custody, asset servicing or financial services. \nKnowledge of financial markets, investment operations and the securities lifecycle.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate operational exceptions and identify root causes.\nStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and regions.\nA bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.\nTechnology & Digital Fluency: Strong data literacy and proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Excel, with an ability to use technology to improve productivity, decision-making and outcomes. You embrace digital ways of working and seek opportunities to improve processes through automation, analytics and AI-enabled tools.\nPreferred Qualifications\nIt would be helpful if you also have:\nExperience with corporate action processing, including voluntary and mandatory events, elections, entitlement calculations and reconciliations.\nExperience within an asset manager, custodian, investment bank or securities-services organization.\nExposure to data visualization, reporting or workflow-automation tools.\nExperience partnering with Technology or Product teams on process enhancements or automation.\nFamiliarity with global market practices and the operational risks associated with corporate action events.\nOur benefits\nTo 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.\nOur hybrid work model\nBlackRock’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.\n\nGuidance on AI use for candidates\nAt 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.\nAbout BlackRock\nAt 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.\nThis 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.\nTo 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.\nBlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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