Index Licensing Analyst Job in Gurugram at BlackRock

BlackRock is hiring for the role of Index Licensing Analyst!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Own end-to-end index licensing process for quarterly reporting of AUM, validation of fee calculations, and processing of invoices
• Develop subject matter expertise for assigned vendors and develop partnerships with offshore team to facilitate 2nd level QC process
• Understand legal contracts to interpret new and existing index licensing fee structures and reporting requirements
• Develop keen understanding of factors that impact index licensing and apply that knowledge to identify ways to enhance and streamline processes
• Contribute to operational process optimization projects and quality control designs
• Understand material changes to BlackRock’s vendor relationships and proactively update processes accordingly
• Build relationships with IDS relationship managers and assigned vendors globally
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of reporting requirements
• Research and resolve inquiries from internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely resolution

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of the Financial Services industry and the passive investing business (including ETFs) is preferred
• Knowledge of Market and Index Data providers and the ability to interpret contract terms and conditions is a plus
• Advanced Excel knowledge and proficiency of other MS Office applications are required; the ability to quickly learn proprietary systems (BlackRock’s own and third-party platforms) is a plus
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, and Python is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are a must
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) are required
• Bold and proactive with a willingness to stretch outside my comfort zone
• Self-starter, able to prioritize and deliver multiple assignments with high-quality and consistent results
• Proven record of alignment with BlackRock's Principles