Investment Accounting Implementation Associate
Job description
About this role Your team At the core of Black. Rock’s global operations, the Technology & Operations team enables the firm to scale, innovate, and deliver for clients. Within Technology & Operations, the Outsourced Platform Services (OPS) team leads the design and deployment of middle and back office operating models and solutions that support our outsourced service model on Black.
Rock’s proprietary investment platform, Aladdin. As a member of OPS, you will work directly with clients and internal partners to shape how investment accounting functions are designed and executed. The team translates business needs into scalable, resilient processes and operating models that support complex investment strategies across multiple asset classes.
You will collaborate across functions to implement solutions that are aligned with Black. Rock’s technology ecosystem and client service model.
Your role
and impact As an Investment Accounting Implementation Associate, you will support and lead defined implementation workstreams for clients adopting investment accounting solutions and operating models. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to coordinate implementation activities, manage deliverables, and contribute to successful project execution.
This role offers the opportunity to build implementation leadership capabilities while developing expertise in investment accounting operations, platform implementations, and client transformation initiatives.
Your responsibilities
Lead assigned Aladdin implementation workstreams involving accounting process design, testing, migration activities, and operational readiness. Gather and analyze client requirements and translate them into implementation deliverables. Coordinate implementation activities across Accounting, Operations, Technology, and Client teams.
Support accounting book-of-record migrations, operating model implementations, and platform conversion initiatives. Monitor project risks, dependencies, and issues, while supporting mitigation efforts. Drive project milestones and ensure timely delivery of assigned responsibilities. Contribute to implementation methodology improvements and operational best practices.
Support the adoption of AI-enabled Aladdin functionalities and related tools by collaborating with Technology and implementation teams to apply innovative solutions that streamline execution, improve data validation, and contribute to implementation efficiency in alignment with Black. Rock’s strategy. Develop deep subject matter expertise in Aladdin investment accounting workflows, platform capabilities, and client operating models.
Your experience Understanding of investment management and investment accounting, supported by three or more years of relevant industry experience. Experience in investment accounting, accounting operations, implementation support, or related functions. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working collaboratively across business and technology teams. Curiosity and interest in financial markets, investment accounting, data, and technology. Our benefits To 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.
Our hybrid work model Black. Rock’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 Black.
Rock. Guidance on AI use for candidates At Black. Rock, 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. About Black. Rock At Black. Rock, 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.
To learn more about Black. Rock, please visit Careers.Black. Rock.com . We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube , X , and Tik. Tok . Black. Rock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
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