2027 Full-Time Analyst Programme - Operations - Investment Operations

Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Data, Project Management.

The Full-Time Analyst Programme is for candidates who graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between June 2026 - July 2027. Please note the Analyst Programme start date is in August, with earlier start dates considered.

Our Full-Time Analyst Programme is a two-year experience designed to empower and support Analysts in connecting their personal passions and strengths to BlackRock’s mission, principles and purpose. The programme begins with an orientation to learn about our purpose, business and strategic priorities - all while gaining insights into the day-to-day life of an Analyst at BlackRock.

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Following orientation, Analysts join their teams and stay connected with colleagues across the globe through ongoing training and professional development. This programme offers Analysts the chance to have a lasting impact on the firm and contribute to our greater collective purpose of helping more and more people experience financial well-being.

Teams you may be considered for:

  • Global Accounting and Product Services (GAAPS) - Provides effective oversight of outsourced providers’ performance and acts as a subject matter expert for the fund accounting operation. The team also plays a key role in building and reviewing the fund accounting control framework and contributing to product development/launch at BlackRock.
  • Global Investment Operations - Responsible for all operational elements of the trading lifecycle. GIO delivers a globally consistent operating platform that is an industry leader in delivering scale, efficiency and risk management using technology to disrupt market infrastructure and leverage new technologies through integration with Aladdin.
  • Outsourced Platform Services (OPS) - OPS provides accounting and regulatory data services to clients who have outsourced their accounting/middle office functions to BlackRock. This team focuses on developing investment process solutions for clients. We evolve our accounting operating platform and extend asset class coverage to provide more implementation services at greater scale while reducing risk and giving our clients a best-in-class experience.
  • Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) Solutions - Supports new account openings, new client implementations, portfolio accounting processes and billing, to name a few. Our goal is to provide an exceptional client experience and make the myriad of processes and interactions as seamless and efficient as possible for the client.

This function is known for:

  • Operational excellence: Delivering a consistent and effective service model across all elements of the client and trade lifecycles.
  • Relationship management: Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Service delivery: Managing the firm’s funds aligning to the Retail, Institutional and ETF client businesses, providing scalable and custom solutions to clients and analysing trends to improve service and client deliverables.
  • Technology and data focus: Understanding the flow of client, market and fund information across BlackRock and external data providers and working alongside our systems engineers and UI developers to build the next generation of BlackRock’s tools.

What will you do as an Analyst?

  • Gain exposure to multiple business areas and investment products across the firm
  • Be challenged to think innovatively and creatively to solve complex business and operational issues
  • Collaborate with teams across the firm to deliver BlackRock’s expertise and innovative solutions to clients
  • Evaluate systems, processes and procedures for inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvement
  • Be part of and develop within a truly global and innovative group

What capabilities are we looking for?

  • Analytical approach
  • Relationship management
  • Proactivity
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Technical curiosity

Application process:

Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete a pre-interview assessment. You have up to five days to submit your pre-interview assessment; if you fail to do so, your application will be automatically withdrawn.

Eligibility:

Candidates should be graduating from an undergraduate or Master’s degree programme between June 2026 - July 2027. We welcome applications from candidates studying any STEM degree subject.

Please note local language fluency is required to work at our Continental Europe locations. However, only English is required for Budapest or for a position within Private Markets Investing in Zurich.

Application Deadlines:

  • Edinburgh – 30 September 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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  • Deadline
    September 30th, 2026
  • Starting
    August 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Edinburgh
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Preferred Disciplines...
  • Accountancy
  • Analytics/Statistics
  • Business
  • Data Science
  • FinTech/Finance
  • Maths
  • Project Management
Also Accepting...
  • Most STEM disciplines

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