Associate, Securities Lending Operations

Role Summary

• Join BlackRock’s Securities Lending Operations team and play a critical role in supporting one of the global trading operations.
• This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in a range of lending products, collateral management, operational risk, and trade lifecycle operations while collaborating with stakeholders in Trading, Custody, Credit Analysis for Investment Participants, and the Lending function.

Team Overview

• Securities Lending Operations supports the end-to-end lifecycle of BlackRock’s global securities lending business.
• The team is responsible for transaction processing, collateral management, leverage optimization, regulatory compliance, accounting, and billing reconciliations.
• The function works closely with Trading, Custody, Credit, and other business lines to facilitate lending activities while maintaining strong operational controls and regulatory compliance.

Roles Overview

• As an Associate in Securities Lending Operations, you will oversee daily operational risk assessments and monitor liquidity and capital solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• The position offers significant exposure to securities lending operations, collateral management, and financial markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily securities lending activities, including securities lending processing and collateral optimization as needed.
• Monitor market activity and regulatory developments, supporting lending agents, brokers, and third-party service providers to facilitate lending activities while maintaining strong operational controls and regulatory compliance.
• Identify operational risks, escalate issues appropriately, and support remediation efforts to strengthen controls.
• Produce and analyze operational reports on market performance, service-level metrics, and management information.
• Contribute to initiatives related to automation, process improvement, and operating model enhancement that improve efficiency and scalability.
• Support new business initiatives, client onboarding, market application events, and phased implementations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reconciliations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in securities lending, investment operations, or financial services.
• A strong understanding of the securities lending business in a regulated financial services environment.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, implement risk controls, and take a proactive approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting securities lending, collateral operations, investment operations, or post-trade processes.
• Knowledge of operational risk frameworks, reconciliations, exception management, and control environments.
• Experience with data analysis, team automation, cost reduction, or process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with investment management, asset servicing, or custody operating models.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CFA, FRM, or equivalent qualifications and experience.

Our Benefits

• To remain competitive, we recognize that the employee experience is important in helping to build a strong professional community and personal connections, and that a healthy work-life balance is essential to your success.
• Please refer to the employee benefits page for full details.

Our flexible work model

• BlackRock’s hybrid work model reflects the complexities of our business, while promoting flexibility for employees and teams.
• Most employees will be required to come into the office for full days each week.
• The position you are applying for may have more specific requirements.
• Our leadership teams will post further details within 1–2 weeks of your interview.
• We remain focused on understanding how our investments contribute to the success of our business.
• We continue to invest in bringing us closer together in person, in line with our commitment to performance and innovation.
• As a new hire, you will work with your hiring manager to plan your training and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.