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Alternatives Client Services, Associate - Seattle

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BlackRock

Jun 17

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Banking & Finance
  • $95K - $127.5K
  • Seattle

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in financial services or investment management, with exposure to financial securities, private placements, and limited offerings preferred.
  • Basic understanding of Hedge Fund operations and structures.
  • Proven track record in a client-facing role, demonstrating the ability to manage client inquiries and build strong relationships.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing at all levels.
  • Attention to detail, ability to focus and follow through. Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to pivot quickly in response to changing business needs.
  • Self-motivated, dedicated, and capable of working well with strong personalities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Word and Excel.
  • Solid understanding of business operations, financial principles, and legal frameworks relevant to the role.
  • Skills for quickly understanding and applying complex concepts and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as an integral member of a team.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop solutions to complex problems

Responsibilities

  • Coordinating client on-boarding, trade activity, fund launches, and data management with Transfer Agent.
  • Assisting and handling the document review process ensuring efficient processes are instituted and implemented while maintaining a consistent focus on the client experience. Eliminating rework loops and adhering to department standards.
  • Communicate onboarding status and progress to internal teams and escalate issues when necessary.
  • Liaison with clients and 3rd parties, fielding inquiries, researching requests, and coordinating appropriate responses with all relevant partners.
  • Leading and maintaining electronic and hard copy filing systems. Ensure data integrity by updating and maintaining client information across all systems.
  • Coordinating cash flow management with clients and portfolio managers (e.g. subscriptions, redemptions, and product updates with clients / 3rd parties). Tracking and handling client cash flow activity within proprietary trading system.
  • Transfer Agent oversight and quality control. Work with our 3rd parties to create transparency between BlackRock and vendors and ensure a positive client experience.
  • Deliver a high-quality client experience to each client, ensuring that funds are launched in a timely manner, service requirements are met, and client satisfaction remains high.
  • Guiding team members as needed in successful completion of Alternative Client Support processes, deliverables and or improvements.
  • Find opportunities in processes or workflow to reduce operational risk and create scale.

FAQs

What is the focus of the Alternatives Client Services team?

The Alternatives Client Services team supports all of BlackRock’s privately placed alternatives products, including hedge funds, fund of hedge funds, private credit, private equity, special opportunity and real asset funds.

What are some of the responsibilities of the Alternatives Client Services Associate in this role?

Responsibilities for this position will involve a heavy concentration in day-to-day communications, client onboarding, reporting, and data entry focusing on BlackRock’s alternative product platform.

What type of information does the Alternatives Client Services team provide to clients and prospects?

The team provides timely and accurate information that is consistent with the established BlackRock brand and messaging, as well as Transfer Agency oversight on third-party providers.

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Mission & Purpose

BlackRock is a global asset manager and technology provider. Our purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. We help millions of people invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives. We make investing easier and more affordable. We advance sustainable investing because our conviction is it delivers better outcomes for investors. We contribute to a more resilient economy that benefits more people. Together with our clients, we’re contributing to a more equitable and resilient world – today and for generations to come. That’s why, we’re asking bigger questions – of ourselves, our industry, and the world at large. Questions that challenge convention and give rise to new thinking. Because the bigger questions we ask, the bigger actions we can take. Follow us for global insights shaping the economy, innovative thinking around the path to net zero and more information on culture and careers at BlackRock.

Benefits

  • Financial Well-being

    We help more and more people experience financial well-being – which applies as much to you as it does to our clients. At BlackRock, you’ll have access to our competitive retirement plan as well as financial coaching and educational resources to help you build a sound financial future.

  • Healthcare

    We provide a great selection of benefits and programs to help you manage health care costs, live a healthy lifestyle and find the right care, whenever you need it.

  • Physical well-being

    We know that physical well-being is an important component of maintaining your overall health – both now and in the future. Our comprehensive physical well-being benefits help you stay active, eat better and feel energized.

  • Life management

    We know managing life, work and everything in between can be difficult. So, whether you need a little R&R or time to tend to other matters, Flexible Time Off allows you to take time away from work, stress free, to focus on moments that are important to you.

  • Emotional well-being

    We understand emotional resilience is key to helping you thrive – in your life and at work. Whether you’re looking for ways to handle life’s many challenges, reduce your stress or boost your happiness by volunteering your time in service to others, our resources can help you navigate all kinds of situations.

  • Professional well-being

    Focus on your strengths and build the​ expertise you need to further your career. Our BlackRock Academies, structured training by​ program and employee networks, provide resources for​ meaningful networking, skill building and professional as​ well as personal growth.

  • Pay for Performance

    Our pay for performance approach means your total compensation reflects individual, business and company performance. For our full-time employees, total compensation includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus.

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