Implementation consultant - eFront ERM, Associate

About this role

About the role:

As Implementation Consultant, you would be in charge of configuring application, developing reports, and ensuring that the eFront ERM solution meet client-specific requirements. The eFront Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) application is a web-based, highly configurable, application used by >60 eFront/BlackRock clients in insurance, banking and industrial sectors, worldwide!

We use validated functional documents, Project Manager and Project Manager Officer instructions, and improvement/bug tickets, to develop a good understanding of functional use cases and the client's data model. Enabling you to accurately configure the application and develop reports following implementation guidelines and conduct first-level testing of your work.

Based in Belgrade office, within an already well-established team of consultants in that field and application, you will report to a local Team Manager.

Main Responsibilities:

Develop sophisticated skills and knowledge in business, functional and technical areas. Be able to understand business, in order to accurately perform applicative parametrization of the solution used by clients.

Design, develop, and deliver functional reports using technologies such as SQL, Front-Script and eFront reporting tools.

Configure reports and configuration application on the basis of specifications and data model provided by Project Management team.

Keep Project Manager and Project Manager Officer informed about progress on the work you're doing. Additionally, actively determine and resolve any potential obstacles that could impact timely completion of requested features.

Manually test the parameterized elements (including the data creation within the solution vital for these tests, and design/writing of the tests in question).

Share experience and encountered issues and solutions with the rest of the team in a general prospect of a continuous and highly collaborative improvement scheme.

About you:

• Bachelor’s or master's degree or equivalent experience

• Full professional proficiency in written/spoken English.

• Strong analytical and reasoning skills, self-starter, flexible, multifaceted and enthusiastic.

• Prior experience or training in SQL queries with a sensibility to performance (data retrieval, DML in certain situations).

• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel

• Some knowledge of French would be appreciated

Would be phenomenal to have some shown past experience, knowledge or training in at least some of the following fields:

• Programming or scripting (preferred languages but not exclusively: .NET, JS, SQL, Python, or some language entitled for large amount of data processing)

• Setup of some BI tools (such as PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau… eFront ERM has its own "in-house" solution that will be part of the things for you to be trained on and learn)

• Setup of some other web-based application

• Risk, Control or Audit Management domain

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

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