About this role
BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people achieve financial well-being! As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. As of Dec 31, 2024, the firm handled approximately $11.6 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit
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Business Unit Overview:The Performance Measurement & Attribution team is responsible for the outcome and interpretation of portfolio & benchmark return analytics in Blackrock, critical to insights that enable investment and risk teams to make informed decisions. This includes generating and interpreting analytical outcomes, leading product & strategy level support, acting as a centralized source and applying analytical tools and automated solutions that standardize calculators & methodologies, reduce time-to-market and bring consistency across our analytics.
The demand for accurate, timely & informational performance data is central to many of the organizational core objectives, and are core to the analytical and global client service culture of the team. Products covered by the team are the spectrum of Mutual Funds, ETF’s, segregated clients and investment asset classes including Fixed Income, Multi-Asset, Equity and Alternatives.
Background and Development Value:Do you want to build a foundation in performance, and learn to provide investment and technology solutions with purpose to help our clients meet their goals? As a member of PMA, take part in the story and take ownership as a performance expert. We are responsible for investment performance and attribution analysis globally across Fixed Income, Equity and Multi-Asset strategies. You get to work with multiple business divisions, including the iShares Equity Product suite, Institutional Equity, Beta Strategies, and Fixed Income products. The team focuses on using technology and project management to improve existing processes to optimize content delivery.
Key Responsibilities:Partner with teams globally to present a consistent client experience catalyzing a common culture; lead attribution analysis as an authority!
Coordinate accurate and timely performance information across several fund groups while understanding the flow of information and data between the various groups and systems
Research residuals using the Aladdin platform and suggest resolutions.
Gain full understanding of internal analytical systems (Aladdin), and use them to investigate internal and external client inquiries and support our growing business needs.
Display integrity and confidence when dealing with different teams - be open to taking ownership and try to understand the data flows and dependencies.
Support and complete various efficiency and capacity-building performance reporting initiatives, including automation/standardization efforts by using the full scope of BlackRock's technology platform
Demonstrate conceptual and practical understanding of performance and attribution concepts.
Have 5+ years of experience in Performance and Attribution within Asset management industry.
Show keen interest in learning about Multi-Asset, Fixed Income and Equity instruments, and general performance principles.
Demonstrate good programming skills with SQL, Python and Power BI. Passionate about learning new technologies, and eager to delving into Aladdin attribution.
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent; prior experience with business modeling techniques and/or attribution tools (CFA or CIPM designation a plus).
Ability to work independently, show strong problem-solving acumen with high attention to detail, an able to synthesize information, summarize issues, and take initiative
Forward-thinking & project oriented; able to demonstrate initiative to undertake and complete projects
Experience with performance tools and external fund administrators a plus
We pride ourselves on our diverse approaches and thinking styles. We want an excellent communicator (verbal and written), who displays strong interpersonal interactions, and can operate in a distributed team environment. Someone with a sharp control/risk mitigation attitude, and positive get-the-job-done demeanor.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
