Analyst/Associate, Trade Clearance/Settlement - Delaware
BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager, dedicated to helping clients achieve financial well-being. The Analyst/Associate in Trade Clearance/Settlement will support private investment trade execution, ensure timely execution, and liaise with various stakeholders to resolve operational issues. Responsibilities Provide trade support and execution functions for private investment funds, including monitoring internal and external teams to ensure accurate and timely execution Foster a relationship with back-office support professionals at private fund managers/private companies as well as their administrators and agents, including frequent communications regarding trading and amortization activity Liaise with external service providers, internal team members and other BlackRock groups to resolve operational issues, as identified Work with Business teams to facilitate investment funding processes Interact with Portfolio Management, NAV Oversight, and Client Servicing / Reporting teams as needed to address investor queries and investment-level funding issues Support the onboarding of new alternative investor mandates, investments, and vehicles, including informing & implementing processes for investment/trade lifecycle management, cash management, reporting, and reconciliation Find opportunities for technological innovation and enhancements to processes Identify risk areas and implement/improve risk-mitigating controls Assist with preparation and review of reporting deliverables and ensure deadlines are met Ensure the team’s process documentation and controls are updated and reviewed regularly Skills 1-5 years' experience in the fields of operations, accounting and/or administration with a particular focus on alternative investment funds A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred but not required A proficiency in Excel Excellent written and oral communication skills Experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment Highly organized and able to adapt to variable deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Outstanding work ethic required along with demonstrated success in high performance or high demand environments The candidate must possess initiative and a willingness to contribute beyond the scope of one's role to achieve team and firm objectives Benefits Annual discretionary bonus Healthcare Leave benefits Retirement benefits Strong retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Comprehensive healthcare Support for working parents Flexible Time Off (FTO) Company Overview BlackRock is an investment company that offers its services to institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship BlackRock has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 18 in 2025, 34 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 37 in 2022, 31 in 2021, 27 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.