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Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis - Private Markets

BlackRock is hiring an Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis - Private Markets in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Level rates it ; you can apply on BlackRock.

Level's read on this job

  • On Level's scale, this finance role is Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include financial analysis, fp a and reporting.
  • Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
  • Level lists 292 other open roles at BlackRock.
  • The role was posted in the last few days.

AI in this role

Deliver Private Markets financial reporting and analytics while applying automation and AI to streamline processes.

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About this role

Your team


Finance Information & Analytics (FI&A) is a core function within Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), responsible for the reporting, governance and delivery of key financial and business metrics that provide insight into BlackRock’s performance, clients and products.

The team combines firm-wide and industry data to deliver high-quality reporting and analytics, with a strong focus on data integrity, controls and governance. FI&A is also transforming Finance reporting through technology, automation and scalable data solutions to simplify processes, strengthen controls and improve the quality and accessibility of financial insights.

The function supports metrics and analytical capabilities spanning Assets Under Management (AUM), flows, revenue attribution, forecasting, scenario modelling and performance measurement.


Your role and impact


As an Associate within FI&A, you will focus on Private Markets reporting, controls and transformation. You will help build and maintain a robust, scalable and well-controlled reporting environment while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

The role combines financial analysis and reporting with process improvement and technology. You will identify opportunities to strengthen controls, simplify processes and use automation and AI to improve how Finance reporting and insights are delivered.


Your responsibilities


In every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:

  • Deliver weekly and monthly Assets Under Management (AUM), net new business (NNB), and recurring Private Markets reporting, analyzing underlying data to identify and quantify key movements and trends.
  • Maintain robust reporting controls and reconciliations, resolving data-quality issues and supporting consistent definitions, governance and documentation across systems and reporting outputs.
  • Develop standardized, scalable datasets and reporting frameworks that support reporting centralization, consistency and additional insights.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify and automate reporting, applying technology, analytics and AI to reduce manual intervention and strengthen efficiency and controls.
  • Enhance reporting infrastructure and self-service capabilities, including Planning Analytics and Aladdin, partnering across FP&A, Controllers, Data and Technology to deliver transformation initiatives.

Your experience


  • Experience in financial reporting, controllership, FP&A or a related Finance discipline; relevant Private Markets experience is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of financial and management reporting, with the ability to analyze and reconcile complex financial information.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail and a strong control mindset.
  • Ability to manage multiple deliverables within recurring Finance reporting cycles.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
  • Experience working with large financial datasets, reporting automation or process transformation, with an interest in technology-enabled Finance transformation.

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 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 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.

How we rate this

Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis - Private Markets at BlackRock rates 45 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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