Aladdin Client Transformations, Trading, Director

About this role

What we do 

BlackRock’s business is investing on behalf of our clients, from large institutions to parents and grandparents, doctors and teachers who entrust their savings to us. We are committed to our clients—period. Our promise is to offer them the clearest thinking about what to do with their money and the products and services they need to secure a better financial future. 

That’s why investors of all kinds have made us the world’s largest asset manager, entrusting us with trillions of dollars, and it's why companies, institutions and global governments come to us for help meeting their biggest financial challenges. 

BlackRock runs on Aladdin. It has always been at the core of BlackRock. Aladdin® is an operating system for investment managers that seek to connect the information, people, and technology needed to manage money in real time. Our investment software 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. Through Aladdin, the firm offers to clients the same technology and intellectual capital that BlackRock uses to manage investments day-to-day. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a through understanding of client objectives and take strong emotional ownership to deliver effective solutions utilizing Aladdin

• Engage the clients’ key stakeholders to identify and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with Aladdin transformation goals

• Partner closely with internal and external implementation teams to redesign and deploy strategic business trading workflows

• Collaborate closely with the Client’s senior management team (Chief Operational Officer, Head of Trading and Investment Desk Leads) and provide strong leadership throughout the Aladdin implementation

• Work directly with the Client to create and administer the implementation project plan, as well as the coordination of resources across multiple functional areas

• Lead and deploy Aladdin configuration, testing and user training to ensure clients take full advantage of the Aladdin suite of products and tools, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of Aladdin functionality and workflows.

• Work closely with the client and Aladdin Product Managers to support client development needs

• Participate in Aladdin business development activities assisting in Platform demonstrations as well as system validations and due diligence meetings with prospective clients

• Actively manage client communications regarding Aladdin product changes and configurations, as related to Aladdin onboarding

• Aid in developing improved practices to make the Implementation model more efficient with each new implementation

• Develop strong relationships within BlackRock to ensure the best client experience

Desired Skills:

• 10+ years’ work experience within the financial services industry, preferably in a technical capacity.

• Multi-asset understanding of Equity, Fixed Income, Derivative and FX Trading

• Experience managing and developing people in a delivery-oriented environment, including coaching, career guidance and performance feedback

• Deep understanding of trade execution and preferably post-trade workflows.

• Knowledge of buy-side processes and understanding of investment management workflows

• Experience with order management systems and experience working directly with senior traders

• Familiarity with Execution Management Systems, Broker/Dealers, Dark Pools and other ECNs

• Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts

• Well organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities with a hands-on approach

• Customer service oriented and experience facing off with clients

• SQL Proficiency

• Familarity with FIX Protocol

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$195,000.00 - USD$275,000.00 . 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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