BlackRock Summer Internship – Investment Accounting Associate

Job Description:

A successful candidate will have shown strength in tax accounting research and practical application for investments. Additionally, experience leading platform integrations requiring a balance or project management, product development, and process engineering ensuring client success and driving commercial outcomes is desired.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research and apply US Tax law to ensure system compliance for clients’ investments
• Provide investment tax expertise on various conventional (i.e., bonds/fixed income, equities, bank loans, etc.) and non-conventional investment types (i.e., Alternatives, Mortgage Loans, Derivatives) building proficiency as client needs evolve.
• Work closely with Aladdin product managers and engineers to foster the value proposition of the Aladdin Accounting platform, specifically around US Tax for investments, and successfully implement technology solutions.
• Coordinate with clients and the broader 1Aladdin & BlackRock production teams to optimize processes, system usage, and optimize platform capabilities
• Meeting with partners to make communication easy and transparent regarding project status and decisions on services.
• Ensure strategic builds are coordinated efficiently among the collective internal partners and ensure engagement toward the Aladdin Accounting vision remains a focus.

Job Requirements:

• Well organized with the ability to prioritize with a hands-on approach, ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively, conflict resolution, problem solving, risk management.
• Knowledge of the following asset classes: Securities, Alternatives, Mortgage Loans, or Derivatives
• Be client focused, proficiency working within a collaborative team, and be passionate about providing a high quality of service to the client
• Strong knowledge of US Tax law applicable to investments for asset owners
• Experience implementing or using Accounting technology products or investment software
• 3+ years of work experience in US Tax for investments (asset owners); GAAP and/or Statutory experience a plus
• Ability to research, synthesize, and apply accounting guidance, including ability to teach tax/accounting concepts to non-practitioners
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly to clients
• Post Graduate Experience, CFA, or CPA, a plus

Job Details:

Company: BlackRock

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Wilmington, DE, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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