EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Information Systems, or Accounting is preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in portfolio management, operations, fund accounting or other areas with exposure to private markets and the leveraged loan market.
• Project management experience is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organized and able to quickly adapt in a multifaceted environment with large volume, high-risk transactions with a low tolerance for error
• Works both independently and as part of a team; actively seeks additional responsibilities
• Proficient in Excel
• Outstanding academic achievement, broad-based work experience, and demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven understanding of the maintenance and distribution of loan documentation inclusive of private and public amendments/ restructures and voting requirements with settled and trade date positions
• Above all, the initiative and willingness to contribute beyond the scope of one’s role to achieve team and firm objectives
  For Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$82,000.00 - USD$108,000.00 . 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.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY

• Demonstrate product and functional knowledge of the loan and fixed income markets to communicate with the business and trading counterparties.
• Improve execution to boost efficiency and effectiveness of alternative operations
• Work together with internal cross-functional teams (including technology, operations, and finance) and external collaborators, to develop and implement integration plans
• Leads the settlement process of loan syndications, secondary loan trades, direct lending
• Maintain the investment book of record by researching and resolving discrepancies in daily cash and position reconciliations
• Knowledge of vendor systems including, but not limited to, Solvas, Digitize, Wall Street Office, Advent Geneva and Clear Par
• Gain understanding of all applicable portfolios and deal related documentation to ensure adequate controls are in place and guidelines are followed
• Collaborate closely with Administrative Agents, Borrowers and Legal with regards to KYC documentation, including administrative details, tax and fund formation documents
• Possess a strong understanding of how loan documentation is maintained and distributed, including handling amendments, restructures, and voting requirements.
• Interact with Portfolio Management, NAV Oversight, and Client Servicing / Reporting teams as needed to develop gold standard operating models
• Support the onboarding of new alternative investor mandates, investments, and vehicles, including advising & implementing processes for investment/trade lifecycle management, cash management, reporting, and reconciliation
• Work with business teams to craft and implement enhanced procedures to support cash management, capital activity, and investment funding processes