Aladdin Business, Implementations, Vice President
Company: Blackrock, Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
DescriptionAbout this roleAladdin - is an operating system for
investment managers that seeks to connect the information, people,
and technology needed to manage money in real time. The Aladdin
platform combines risk analytics with portfolio management,
trading, compliance, and operations tools on a single platform to
power informed decision-making, effective risk management,
efficient trading, and operational scale. Aladdin is used by a
community of over 200 institutional clients around the world,
including BlackRock. There are over 50,000 end users of Aladdin
globally. The team is comprised of 800+ professionals responsible
for implementing and supporting our Aladdin clients, sales and
marketing, and ensuring the Aladdin Community maximizes Aladdin
products through engagement and education.We are seeking an Aladdin
Client Engagement Manager to work closely with Aladdin clients to
be their trusted consultant, problem solver, and business partner -
and to take full advantage of Aladdin.Key responsibilities
include:
- Own relationships with client teams including senior management
(e.g. Chief Investment Officer) to understand their business
objectives and needs, and help them use Aladdin expertise to
achieve their firm's goals.
- Be an extension of the client's in-house team to build and lead
projects and coordinate resources across multiple functional areas
and share knowledge relating to Aladdin models, functionality,
workflows, and market best-practices
- Partner with the client, as well as Aladdin Product Managers,
developers, and financial modelers to support client development
needs and assist with deployment of new models, analytics, and
reporting across our broad range of financial products and
investment styles.
- Build strong internal relationships within BlackRock Solutions,
and the wider BlackRock globally, in support of your
clientsRequired Skills and Experience
- 2+ years of work experience in the financial services
industry
- Strong interest in FinTech, with prior knowledge of
databases
- Familiarity with buy-side investment management workflows
- Proficient in market trends
- Working understanding of equity, fixed income and derivative
markets, and analytics
- Experience advising Clients on portfolio strategies, portfolio
optimization, risk assessments, and attribution
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the
ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly to
clients
- Ambitious approach to large, complex projects, with a flair for
problem solving
- Self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced, high-intensity
environment and works well as part of a multi-disciplinary global
teamPreferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with SQL, UNIX, VBA , C++, PERL or similar tools,
and/or Aladdin
- CFA, FRM, CIMA, or CAIA certificationOur benefitsTo 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 pilotBlackRock's current
hybrid work pilot is designed to help you experience the best of
both worlds: the opportunity to connect with colleagues in person
and the flexibility to work remotely, with greater time to focus on
what's important to you. In line with local health guidance and
regulations, employees are generally expected to work 3 days in the
office and 2 days from home (on average) each week. For some
business groups, more time may be required in the office, while
greater flexibility may be in place for others. Our "One BlackRock"
culture means you'll be supported to collaborate with your new
colleagues while bringing your full self to work - wherever you
are. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be
our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions
and health advisories in making decisions about our work
environments.About BlackRockAt 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 --
Instagram: - Twitter: - LinkedIn: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.
Keywords: Blackrock, Inc., New York , Aladdin Business, Implementations, Vice President, Executive , New York, New York
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