Description

About this role

Team Overview

The Reporting & Distribution Services (RDS) team located in Edinburgh, is accountable for the production of standard as well as high touch, specialized reports for a broad array of EMEA. The Edinburgh team is part of a larger Global Reporting & Distribution Services organization and is actively involved in global initiatives.

Each member is responsible for maintaining a high standard of client deliverables, client servicing and support of the global RDS organization. The environment is fast paced, with high volume of work, exacting deadlines and constant communication with client facing teams, and timely turn-around on queries.

Responsibilities will include (but are not restricted to) the following:

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  Produce regular daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly sophisticated reports using in-house applications and the Microsoft Office package
  
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  Ensure timely and accurate distribution of all deliverables, proactively communicating potential delays to clients
  
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  Building and maintaining excellent working relationships across teams in order to deliver reporting according to client expectation
  
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  Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with internal partners, representing the team in front of senior managers across the firm and locations
  
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  Constantly evaluate systems, processes and procedures for inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvement
  
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  Complete various efficiency and capacity-building initiatives, including automation/ standardization efforts
  
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  Understand the risk environment within the department - promote risk awareness, assessment and control
  

Requirements

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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel, and an aptitude for learning new applications
  
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  Experience in using VBA and/or Python for data retrieval and display purposes is desired as a key skill in role
  
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  Experience in team leadership and training structures would be an advantage
  
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  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  
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  Independent work ethic and willingness to contribute beyond the scope of one's role to achieve team and firm objectives
  
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  Flexibility in working hours required at peak reporting periods
  
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  Excellent attention to detail, accurate and well organized
  
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  Strong problem solving skills with the ability to synthesize information, summarise issues and suggest solutions
  
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  Sharp control/risk mitigation mentality with ability to know when to call out issues
  
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  Ability to operate effectively under tight deadlines with strong emphasis on appropriate prioritisation
  
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  Ability and desire to work in a team environment; willingness to ask questions but also to learn independently
  

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

About BlackRock

BlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. As of June 30, 2020, the firm managed approximately $7.32 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate | Twitter: @blackrock | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.