Associate – Market Data Services

About this role

Your team

Index & Data Solutions (IDS) provides relationship management, operations management and vendor risk management for index and market data services used across the firm. The team partners with internal stakeholders and external providers to deliver index and market data solutions that support BlackRock’s business and investment activities.

Your role and impact

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.

Your 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.

You have…

• 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.

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.

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.