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Aladdin Business, Aladdin Client Engagement, Associate
BlackRock Solutions (BRS) 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. BRS provides strategic advisory and enterprise investment system services for our clients with portfolios totalling over $13 trillion. Our diverse client base is made up of external institutional asset managers, pensions, insurance companies, banks and governments around the world. The BRS business is the natural evolution of our long-standing investment in developing sophisticated and highly integrated analytics and systems for managing money.
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Aladdin Client Engagement is part of the Aladdin Business within BlackRock Solutions 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 stakeholders/super users in the trading & post trade space 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 in the trading and post trade space
- 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, consulting, or project management
- Undergraduate degree in any technical degree e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Maths is preferred
- Strong interest in FinTech and the Asset Management sector
- Familiarity with buy-side investment management or middle-office workflows is preferred
- Working understanding of equity, fixed income and derivative markets and their operational/middle office 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
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.