About this role
Strategic Relationship Manager, Aladdin Client Engagement, Vice President/ Director
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 totaling over $20 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.
Aladdin Client Engagement is part of the Aladdin Business within BlackRock Solutions. It is responsible for maximizing the value of the Aladdin product through engagement and education and working closely with clients to be their trusted consultant, problem solver, and business partner. This is a client-facing role, and you will be expected to build deep and highly effective partnerships with clients to understand and solve problems.
We are seeking someone to bridge institutional client relationship management with expertise in client industry, financial markets, and the Aladdin ecosystem to maximize our value proposition and client outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Own and expand relationships with client’s senior management (CIO, CRO, CFO, COO, CTO, Heads of Desks) to understand their business objectives and needs and help them use Aladdin expertise to achieve their firm’s goals
Connect client executives with senior BLK leaders when appropriate to further strengthen the overall relationship and help facilitate opportunities for BLK asset management mandates
Cultivate and mobilize an extensive network of BLK partners across functions to orchestrate holistic, enterprise‑wide solutions tailored to each client’s strategic needs.
Understand the client’s business challenges and propose solutions leveraging Aladdin that drive value and adoption
Assist clients in leveraging Aladdin to its fullest across the entire investment and portfolio lifecycle
Own the commercial success and financial outcomes for clients, including renewals, new product subscriptions, and changes to fee structure
Partner with Business Development and clients to identify upsell / cross-sell opportunities for additional Aladdin products and services, and drive those opportunities to a successful outcome
Ensure client feedback on product is communicated to the Product Managers and work with Product Management and other internal stakeholders to guide and align future development by bringing the voice of the client to the table
Stay updated on industry trends to help your clients stay ahead of changing times and to further embed your standing as a trusted advisor
Engage with clients to define key strategic and tactical initiatives to resolve issues, expand adoption, and embed Aladdin. Partner with internal value delivery teams to ensure execution from the inception of the project to the realization of the desired future state.
Qualifications
7+ years of work experience in financial services or consulting
Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Engineering is preferred
Strong interest in FinTech and financial institutions (Banks and Insurance companies) and/or Asset Management
Strong background in buy-side investment management, risk management, and/or middle-office workflows is preferred
Strong understanding of fixed income and equity securities, markets, and their operational workflows. Knowledge of alternative investments and their lifecycle is a plus
High level of comfort with complexity (quantitative, technological, process)
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to present complex concepts simply and clearly to varying audiences
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with SQL, UNIX, BI Tools (Tableau, PowerBI) or similar tools, and/or Aladdin is a plus
Proficiency with commonly used AI tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT) and CRMs
CFA, FRM, CIMA, or CAIA certification is a plus but not required
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.
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