Associate, Transaction Management - Delaware

Transaction Management Operations Associate

About this role

Outsourced Platform Services (OPS) is responsible for delivering middle and back-office services that support Black Rock's outsourcing solutions business globally. The team provides operational expertise across data and security master management, transaction management, collateral management, payments, corporate actions, reconciliations, alternative operations, and investment accounting. Operating across regions and asset classes, OPS plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence for clients and business partners.

The Transaction Management Operations team is responsible for the confirmation and settlement of transactions with counter parties and custodians. The team focuses on managing post-trade processes, mitigating settlement risk, enhancing operational controls, and delivering a high standard of client service. Through close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external service providers, the team seeks opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and drive scalable operational solutions.

As a Transaction Management Operations Associate, you will support critical post-trade activities across confirmations, settlements, collateral management, and exception resolution processes. You will leverage operational expertise, stakeholder management, and analytical skills to identify and resolve issues, improve controls, and contribute to process optimization initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with global teams, counter parties, custodians, and service providers while helping to strengthen operational resiliency and client outcomes.

In every role at Black Rock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:

• Manage post-trade exception resolution across confirmations, settlements, collateral, margin, and payment activities by partnering with counter parties, custodians, clearing brokers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risk.
• Prioritize and manage multiple operational responsibilities while maintaining accurate performance metrics and reporting to support team efficiency and operational oversight.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, improve transparency, evaluate processes, and recommend enhancements that increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Support operational improvement initiatives through automation, standardization, and root-cause analysis of upstream and downstream process impacts.
• Develop and maintain process documentation while sharing knowledge and supporting team training to promote operational consistency and resiliency.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in investment operations, including trade confirmations and settlements, within a complex and preferably global operating environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of fixed income, equity, and derivative products combined with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and work flexibly across operational schedules when required.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, Power BI, SQL, and related tools to support operational analysis and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective partnerships and articulate solutions to stakeholders.

For Wilmington, DE only the salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00 - USD$. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. Black Rock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and…