Applied AI Innovation Engineer, Vice President

About this role

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, execution-oriented Vice President to work directly with the Chief Strategic Advisor to Aladdin on identifying, exploring, and applying AI and new technologies and tools to a broad set of business problems at BlackRock.

This role is focused on experimentation, learning, and prototypingrather than ownership of said tools or platform.  The prototypes may lead to production implementation which will be done through the appropriate existing teams at BlackRock.  The successful candidate may be exposed to a wide range of business problems—spanning investing, operations, client service, distribution, and corporate functions—and will help brainstorm, prototype, and demonstrate how AI can improve productivity and unlock new business opportunities.

The position will sit within the broader Portfolio Analytics Group (PAG) team to enable collaboration and sharing of best practices, while reporting both to Strategic Advisor and PAG.

Key Responsibilities

Applied AI & Problem Solving

• Partner with senior leadership to explore AI-driven opportunities across the firm, with exposure to a wide range of business challenges

• Independently prototype, test, and iterate on AI-enabled solutions using existing firm infrastructure and the latest tools

• Translate business questions and pain points into practical proofs of concept with tangible business impact

• Embrace an experimental mindset—rapid iteration, learning from results, and adjusting direction as needed

Collaboration & Influence

• Engage with business teams across all parts of the firm to brainstorm and refine use cases

• Influence adoption by demonstrating value through working examples

• Serve as a connector between business teams and technical partners, helping shape ideas and approaches

Knowledge Sharing & Enablement

• Capture and share learnings, patterns, and best practices across the organization

• Contribute to an internal community of practice around AI and emerging technologies

• Stay current on AI, fintech, and productivity trends and proactively surface ideas relevant to the firm

What Success Looks Like (12 Months)

• A diverse set of AI-driven experiments tested across multiple business areas

• Tangible productivity improvements or new capability demonstrations in select workflows or business problems

• Strong working relationships with business leaders and increased comfort engaging with AI tools

• A clearer organizational understanding of where AI can—and cannot—add value

Qualifications & Experience

• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred, though technical fluency and hands-on comfort with technology is key

• 4+ years of professional experience, with proven experience in using technology to deliver innovative and analytical solutions

• Experience in financial services, investing, fintech, or consulting is helpful but not required

• Deep technical fluency in Python with hands-on experience building scalable, production-grade services

• Strong knowledge of agentic design patterns, such as planning/execution loops, routing/specialist agents, retrieval + tool orchestration, verification/reflection, and human-in-the-loop approvals using frameworks like Google ADK, LangChain and LangGraph or similar

• Ability to learn new skills and concepts quickly, highly adaptable

• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills in working with a diverse set of stakeholders

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$137,500.00 - USD$194,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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.

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