BlackRock Gold ETF Achieves Seamless Vault Operations
Investment FundsNew York, USA

BlackRock Gold ETF Achieves Seamless Vault Operations

BlackRock Inc.201915 months10 specialists

$40B

Assets Managed

4 Hours

Max Transfer Time

100%

Audit Compliance

The Challenge

Managing physical gold backing for $40B ETF with daily rebalancing requirements and strict audit compliance.

Key Challenges Faced:

  • Meeting daily rebalancing requirements for ETF operations
  • Maintaining real-time inventory visibility across multiple vaults
  • Ensuring 100% audit compliance with SEC regulations
  • Managing rapid transfers during market volatility

Our Solution

Integrated vault management system with automated inventory reconciliation and instant transfer capabilities across 4 global vaults.

Solution Components:

  • Real-time inventory management system with API integration
  • Automated reconciliation with BlackRock portfolio systems
  • Pre-positioned gold reserves for rapid rebalancing
  • Dedicated audit trail and compliance reporting

Results & Impact

$40B

Assets Managed

Total ETF assets under management

4 Hours

Max Transfer Time

Between any two global vaults

100%

Audit Compliance

Perfect regulatory compliance record

4

Global Vaults

50+

Daily Transactions

AAA

Audit Score

99.99%

System Uptime

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Project Timeline

1

Requirements Analysis

2 months

Understanding ETF operational requirements

2

System Architecture

4 months

Designing integrated vault management system

3

API Development

3 months

Building integration with BlackRock systems

4

Testing & Validation

3 months

Comprehensive system testing and audit preparation

5

Go-Live

3 months

Phased deployment and optimization

"Their technology integration allows us to rebalance our gold holdings in hours, not days. Essential for ETF operations at our scale."

Michael Torres

Michael Torres

ETF Operations Manager

BlackRock Inc.

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Quick Facts

ClientBlackRock Inc.
IndustryInvestment Funds
LocationNew York, USA
Year2019
Duration15 months
Team Size10 specialists

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