About this role At BlackRock, our mission is to help more people experience financial well-being. We combine investment expertise, technology and global scale to help clients achieve their financial goals. This role contributes to that mission by supporting the operational integrity, control and scalability of the investment lifecycle. Team Overview Corporate Actions Operations is part of Portfolio Services within Business Operations Services. The team manages the end-to-end processing and oversight of voluntary and mandatory corporate action events across global markets. The team partners closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Custodians, Brokers, Asset Servicers and internal operational teams to ensure events are accurately captured, communicated, elected and processed across BlackRock's investment platforms and books of record. The team supports events including mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, rights issues, stock splits, dividends, interest payments, restructurings and redemptions. Role Overview As an Associate within Corporate Actions Operations, you will oversee complex corporate action processes and help ensure accurate execution across global markets. You will provide oversight of key controls, manage escalations and resolve complex operational issues. You will work closely with Portfolio Management, Trading, Product, Risk, Technology, custodians and external service providers. You will also identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and increase automation and scalability across the corporate actions operating environment. Key Responsibilities You will: Manage complex voluntary and mandatory corporate action events and associated operational risks. Oversee key controls and ensure compliance with established procedures. Review high-risk elections, entitlement calculations and event-processing activities. Investigate complex event exceptions and drive timely resolution and appropriate escalation. Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring operational issues. Partner with Technology and business stakeholders to deliver process improvements and automation initiatives. Support management reporting, risk monitoring and operational metrics analysis. Strengthen control frameworks across the corporate actions lifecycle. Mentor Analysts and provide guidance on event processing, risk management and operational best practices. Contribute to business initiatives, platform changes and operating-model transformations affecting Corporate Actions Operations. Required Qualifications You have: 5 years + experience, preferably in asset management, securities operations, middle office, custody, asset servicing or financial services. Knowledge of financial markets, investment operations and the securities lifecycle. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate operational exceptions and identify root causes. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and regions. A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Technology & Digital Fluency: Strong data literacy and proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Excel, with an ability to use technology to improve productivity, decision-making and outcomes. You embrace digital ways of working and seek opportunities to improve processes through automation, analytics and AI-enabled tools. Preferred Qualifications It would be helpful if you also have: Experience with corporate action processing, including voluntary and mandatory events, elections, entitlement calculations and reconciliations. Experience within an asset manager, custodian, investment bank or securities-services organization. Exposure to data visualization, reporting or workflow-automation tools. Experience partnering with Technology or Product teams on process enhancements or automation. Familiarity with global market practices and the operational risks associated with corporate action events. 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. BlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a global investment manager and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients—from grandparents, doctors, and teachers to large institutions—turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. People join our firm from around the world to gain real-world experience while making an impact. Discover how you can have a career at BlackRock that's exciting, rewarding and full of possibilities.

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