Investment Operations Associate

Tittle: Securities Lending Operations Location: Wilmington, Delaware - 19809 Duration: 6+ Months Duties: • Manage and ensure timely loan and return settlement in all markets and resolve related issues daily. • Ensure appropriate collateral is agreed and transacted with counterparties daily. Calculate margin requirements to ensure compliance with internal and client guidelines, and provide reporting to auditors, management and clients. • Ensure sufficiency management is reviewed with appropriate actions taken to mitigate securities lending risks to client investment portfolios. • Follow established procedures and perform appropriate controls (including cash, security and collateral reconciliations), while exercising good judgment in managing risk and following escalation procedures. • Coordinate and manage internal and external service provider relationships – ensure successful delivery of contracted services, proactively address and problem solve, build and adapt service level standards and agreements to meet the evolving needs of the business. • Build and maintain close relationships and partnerships with Securities Lending and other BlackRock colleagues (trading desk, product managers, technology teams, etc.), as well as with external service providers, custodians and counterparties. • Develop expertise in local market practices through experience, training, classes and outside research, to ensure best of class service. • Support the continued evolution of the Securities Lending technology platform and global process model. Participate in projects as they relate to broader business product and system development, as well as process re-design and improvement • Seek to influence the change of the marketplace through participation in industry associations and vendor initiatives. Skills: • Understanding of financial markets and related instruments • Working knowledge and understanding of securities lending • Solid regulatory background and strong risk awareness, proceeds of APAC markets regime knowledge is a plus. • Excellent attention to detail, problem solving/analytical abilities, research skills and able used to a high tempo working style. • SQL/ Python Programming knowledge would be an advantage to help transform manual touch points and create efficiencies in the various workflows. • Adaptable communication skills • PC proficient with experience in Excel in particular • Experience with Aladdin applications and workflows such as Dashboard, Trade Entry, Security Master and CAM would be desirable Education: • BA/BS in from an accredited university preferred, or equivalent business experience