Analyst, Treasury (NE)/2801

BlackRock, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm in Birmingham seeks a Business Integrity Analyst to ensure bank reconciliations are accurate and in compliance with client SLAs. Responsibilities include investigating discrepancies, coordinating with business units, and preparing analysis reports. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, strong Excel skills, and 0-2 years of relevant experience. This position offers a hybrid work model with flexibility and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Retirement investment tools

Education reimbursement

Family support programs

Flexible Time Off

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of private equity.
• Solid understanding of fund structures and interactions preferred.
• Quick learner, able to understand and apply new concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts for various clients.
• Investigate reconciliation breaks and coordinate with relevant business units to resolve issues.
• Download daily bank statements from multiple banking platforms and update the daily report.
• Provide clients with monthly bank reconciliation data within agreed timeframes.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel

Organizational abilities

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

FIA and other database systems

Job description

About this role

This role sits within Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Preqin plays a key role in how we are revolutionizing private markets data and technology for clients globally, complementing our existing Aladdin technology platform to deliver investment solutions for the whole portfolio.

You will be joining the world's leading data and insights provider for the alternatives assets industry. We empower the finance community with comprehensive data and expert insights so they can make faster and smarter investment decisions with precision and confidence. We are a forward-thinking company and strive to make an impact by enabling our customers to envision future possibilities, invest in ideas and infrastructure that build strong communities.

Role Overview

The role of Business Integrity Analyst involves ensuring that all bank reconciliations are completed in accordance with client SLAs, and that any unidentified items are thoroughly investigated and escalated as appropriate. During the reconciliation process, transactions should be critically reviewed and challenged when necessary to confirm accurate processing throughout the organization. Furthermore, the analyst is responsible for preparing and reviewing client reports to maintain the integrity of the data provided to clients.

The Impact

Business Integrity serves a dual role within the broader treasury department by performing bank reconciliations for clients and acting as a control function. Given the critical nature of cash management, it is essential to maintain comprehensive visibility over all transactions to ensure that obligations to clients and their investors are consistently met. Through this process, we play a vital role in maintaining data quality within our systems, which enables accurate financial reporting by Fund Accounting; if cash records are not properly reconciled, timely and reliable reporting cannot be achieved.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts for various clients.
• Investigate reconciliation breaks and coordinate with relevant business units to resolve issues; elevate outstanding non-payments or receipts as necessary.
• Download daily bank statements from multiple banking platforms and update the daily report accordingly.
• Support the depository provider in managing funds in compliance with governance standards.
• Settle transactions within FIA, ensuring accurate postings throughout the structure.
• Provide clients with monthly bank reconciliation data within agreed timeframes.
• Prepare bank payments for client activity, ensuring readiness for initial review.
• Complete HRJ CAS reconciliations promptly.
• Prepare audit confirmations for management review.
• Conduct quarterly CAS reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Perform quarterly Lux CAS reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile Helios and SSRS reports.
• Support control audits by providing required evidence of controls.
• Ensure KOPs are consistently updated to reflect changes in procedures.
• Communicate risk incidents promptly to facilitate effective remediation.
• Actively participate in weekly controls meetings and highlight risk items.
• Accurately capture Treasury MIS data and communicate any concerns as needed.

Key Requirements for this role

• 0-2 years of experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated knowledge of private equity
• Solid understanding of fund structures and interactions (preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with FIA and other database systems (preferred but not required)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including the management of large datasets, Pivot tables, SUMIFS, and VLOOKUP functions
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
• Innovative, efficient, and forward-thinking with strong business acumen
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal abilities
• Collaborative team player with the capability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to maintain accuracy and quality under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Quick learner, able to understand and apply new concepts effectively
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Successful track record in high-pressure business environments with stringent deadlines

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.