FX Hedging Oversight - Associate in London

EPIC is building out the capability to provide oversight and act as subject matter experts within the firm for the Currency hedged products in our ETF and mutual fund ranges.

Role Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in currency hedging for teams looking to launch currency hedged products.
• Develop a deep operational understanding of our currency hedged ETFs and mutual funds.
• Work with both internal partners across the organization and external parties including currency managers and fund administrators to find effective business solutions to meet client requirements.
• Ensure the robustness of our products by identifying enhancements and process improvements and working with operational and technology teams to develop and implement solutions.

Key Functions

• Provide oversight for the launch and operational management of products such as our currency hedged ETFs and mutual funds.
• Be the bridge between product development, service providers and internal teams to develop and deliver on implementation plans.
• Collect and ensure the integrity of critical data related to products, mandates, regulations and investment operations in partnership with BlackRock Data Services (BDS).
• Manage the implementation process through use of Aladdin tools and coordinate the approval of all impacted partners.

Experience

• You are degree qualified.
• Validated expertise in either asset management, custody, securities from a regional or global perspective.
• Good subject matter knowledge of the participants in the asset management business and their roles – fund managers, administrators, brokers, consultants and custodians.
• Strong knowledge of the asset management funds industry and experience of operational workflows in trading, compliance, middle-office, data & analytics or in the field of client reporting & performance attribution.
• Knowledge of SQL and Python is required. Knowledge of Aladdin is preferred.
• Knowledge of FX markets and/or currency hedging preferred.
• Basic knowledge of fixed income, equity, and derivative instruments.
• Ability to design and implement business process improvements.
• High level of self-motivation, with integrity & ethics.
• Ability to flex and adapt to changing circumstances as the business and group grows.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Strong social and relationship management ability.
• Able to work with multiple work streams.
• Capable of working independently, as well as being an effective and collaborative teammate.
• Natural team player able to work in an innovative, entrepreneurial, and fast paced environment.

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.

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