About this role
Payments Analyst
To ensure payments are processed timely and accurately, ensure all SLA are met, bank details are accurately maintained within the system for accurate payments, and ensure invoices are accurately processed within the accounting platform in accordance with client legal agreements / and service level agreements.
Responsibilities
Process GP cashflow payments daily within various banking platforms
Prepare fund approval memos and other information for the client to support payments
Process LP Distributions and Call payments and ensure funds flow accurately throughout the fund structure and payments are made on time
Process fund expenses payments
Process tax payments on the various tax banking platforms
Prepare ACH, EFT and transfers on various banking platforms
Process invoices onto FIA/LE (accounting platform) ensure the correct allocation of the expense.
Collaborate with Fund accountants & Liquidity Management / external Clients to ensure that tasks are processed correctly.
Prepare repayments of facility drawdowns and book interest payments
Support the control audit providing evidence of controls
Provide cover for the Payments Associate
Update payment / workflow trackers daily
Qualifications
1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
Private equity knowledge (desirable but not essential)
Experience of using banking platforms (essential)
A good understanding of FIA and other database systems (desirable but not essential)
Proficient user of MS Excel and other MS products (confident with handling large datasets, Pivot tables, sum-ifs, VLOOKUP's – understanding of macros not required)
Degree or equivalent
Forward thinking, creative, efficient, with a level of business acumen
Strong organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible team player but equally able to work independently and with minimal supervision
Ability to work accurately under pressure and to meet tight deadlines, whilst maintaining commitment to quality
Intelligent, with an ability to understand and apply new concepts quickly
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.
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.Top Skills
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