- GMFJ Reference
257623
- Wages
Competitive
- Hours
37.50 per week
- Date Posted
11/02/2025
- Start Date
08/09/2025
- Approx. Duration
18 Months
- Location
Edinburgh
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Higher Level 4
- Apprenticeship Standard
Financial services professional (ST0472)
- Employer
Blackrock
Description
We encourage you to have an open mind about where you begin your
career. As part of your application, you will be able to select up to two teams
you would like to be considered for including:
·
Client Experience
·
Data Operations
·
Investment Operations
Investments Operations
What does this team do?
Investment Operations are responsible for
processes required for the end-to-end investment management process and
providing operational support to BlackRock’s portfolio management teams and
client groups. The team uses technology to deliver an industry-leading
single-operating platform responsible for the trading lifecycle, including
trading & market documentation, collateral management and asset servicing.
What will you do as an Apprentice?
• Gain exposure to multiple business areas and
investment products across the firm
• Be challenged to think innovatively and
creatively in order to solve complex business and operational issues
• Analyse trends in queries to improve client
deliverables
• Evaluate systems, processes and procedures for
inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvement
• Be part of and develop within a truly global
and innovative group
For more information about this vacancy please contact BPP Professional Apprenticeships on 01133 500 333 (Ref ID: 257623)
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with our varied project stakeholders
- A strong ability to work collaboratively and embrace a team-oriented approach
- Adaptability to high-paced and dynamic environments
- An analytical mindset and technical curiosity
- A desire to solve problems and create solutions by challenging the status quo and pushing boundaries
Candidates will need a pass in National 5 (or equivalent)
in English Language and Maths, and have completed three Highers (or equivalent)
by September 2025
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
On successful completion of the programme, Apprentices will have the opportunity to receive an offer to join BlackRock as a full-time employee.
Please ensure that you apply for the position as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The closing date is a rough guideline as to when an advert will close. The advert may close before the given closing date if the employer has filled the position(s).
BPP have a dedicated team who support students with disabilities, learning difficulties, health conditions and wellbeing. Please contact us at apprenticeshipapplications@bpp.com if you have any queries or would like more details.