DescriptionAbout this role
About this Role:
Aladdin Business, Aladdin Client Engagement, Associate
BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock’s mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.
Aladdin Client Business supports the investment process through the development, deployment and support of our enterprise investment management platform (Aladdin®), which is utilized by executives, portfolio management, risk management and operations teams.
Aladdin Client Engagement is part of the Aladdin Client Business and is responsible for maximizing the Aladdin product through engagement and education, and work closely with Aladdin clients to be their trusted consultant, problem solver and business partner – to take full advantage of Aladdin. This is a client facing role and the associate will be expected to build deep partnerships with the clients to build highly effective relationships to understand and solve problems.
Key responsibilities include:
Own relationships with client’s senior management (CTO, CIO, COO) to understand their business objectives and needs, and help them use Aladdin expertise to achieve their firm’s goals.
Understand the client’s business challenges and propose solutions leveraging Aladdin that drive value and adoption.
Ensure client feedback on product is communicated to the Product Managers and is tracked through successful development and deployment.
Partner with the client, as well as Aladdin Product Managers and the financial modelers to support client’s development needs
Assist clients in leveraging Aladdin to its fullest across the entire trade and portfolio lifecycle
Keep updated on regulatory and operational industry trends to help your clients stay ahead of changing times
Serve as a subject matter knowledge lead on multiple Aladdin workflows and processes
Help Client Engagement leads with harvesting and onboarding additional client business by coordinating across product and sales teams
Help clients adopt and learn Aladdin’s regulatory reporting
Work requires the application of technical skills and a strong understanding of our technology applications that make up Aladdin.
Work with clients to prioritize strategic and tactical projects and discuss our strategic operational product development plans
Qualifications
2+ years of work experience in financial services or consulting
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Economics, Accounting, Finance is preferred
Familiarity with buy-side investment management or middle-office workflows
Working understanding of equity, fixed income and derivative markets and their operational workflows. Knowledge of alternative investments and their lifecycle is a plus
Outstanding communication and the ability to present complex concepts simply and clearly to varying audiences
Must have past demonstration of strong project management and leadership skills, and the ability to deliver large complex projects
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with SQL, UNIX, VBA , C++, PERL or similar tools, and/or Aladdin
CFA, FRM, CIMA, or CAIA certification
For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
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 and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
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.
