Description
Index & Data Solutions (IDS) provides relationship management, operations management and vendor risk management for index and market data services used across BlackRock. The team partners with internal stakeholders and external providers to deliver index and market data solutions that support BlackRock's business and investment activities.
As an Associate within IDS, you will support the management of index and market data services across the firm. You will work closely with Legal, investment teams and other business partners to manage data licensing requirements, support commercial and contractual discussions, and help ensure effective use of index and market data services.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Legal to review and negotiate data license agreements and support preferred business terms.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers.
- Interpret and communicate licensing requirements to improve efficiency and mitigate risk.
- Develop reporting to support market data expenditure and business decisions.
- Monitor relevant regulatory and industry developments and communicate their implications.
Requirements
- 2–4 years' experience managing data license agreements or similar.
- Knowledge of buy-side financial services and/or the market data industry.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft 365.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Japanese, Mandarin or Korean language skills are a plus.
Benefits BlackRock offers a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO).
Hybrid Work Model 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.