Fund Reporting - Regulatory & Sustainability, Associate

About this role

Are you searching for a rewarding, exciting, and dynamic opportunity with the world's largest asset manager? Look no further.

At BlackRock, we are looking for a passionate Sustainability & Regulatory Reporting Professional to join our Dublin-based Product Governance & Reporting (PGR) team.

Managing more than $14 trillion in assets carries an extraordinary responsibility to help individuals save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being. Join our team and experience what it means to be part of an organization that makes a difference.

Team and Role Overview

This position is part of BlackRock's Product Governance & Reporting (PGR) function, which is responsible for all aspects of clients' periodic, regulatory, and sustainability reporting across BlackRock's global fund range.

In this role, you will:

• Own the timely delivery of fund reports.

• Understand and improve controls that ensure data accuracy for investors and regulators.

• Deploy tactical and strategic technology solutions to support reporting processes.

• Develop expertise across multiple reporting frameworks to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support regulatory and sustainability-related data and reporting initiatives.

• Perform analytical and quantitative reviews of regulatory filings to ensure compliance with financial and sustainability regulations and internal policies.

• Investigate reporting proposals and assess their impact on BlackRock and its investment funds.

• Present findings and results from reporting cycles to audit committees and boards of directors.

• Analyze and improve reporting applications and related operational workflows, including the implementation of new workflow tools.

• Leverage business intelligence and big data analysis to identify reporting trends and optimize processes.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, fund administration, reporting, or data analytics.

• Strong understanding of accounting standards such as US GAAP and IFRS.

• Exposure to sustainability reporting regulations such as: SFDR, SDR, TCFD

• Exposure to EU regulatory reporting frameworks such as: AIFMD Annex IV, EU MMFR

• Experience applying computer programming techniques for data analysis.

• Understanding of relational database concepts, including SQL.

• Strong Excel skills, particularly in handling large datasets and producing insightful analyses.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to identify errors, investigate issues, and implement corrections.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to clearly communicate financial analysis results and key issues to leadership.

• Process improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and innovation.

• Self-motivated with strong drive, determination, and execution capabilities.

• Accountability and ownership of outcomes.

• Strong organizational skills with a structured approach to project management.

The salary range for Ireland is 75000 - 105000 EUR

Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of its 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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, 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 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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock 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.