Aladdin Client Engagement, Associate

About the role

The Technical Relationship Manager, Aladdin is a role within the Aladdin team at BlackRock. Aladdin is an operating system for investment managers that connects the information, people, and technology needed to manage money in real time. The role involves working closely with Aladdin clients to help them achieve their firm's goals and provide product insights.

Responsibilities

• Own relationships with client teams and help them use Aladdin to achieve their firm’s goals
• Map Aladdin Product vision across a client’s business / strategic initiative and articulate the value
• Understand client’s Aladdin adoption and develop a strategy for approaching clients on product & harvesting opportunities
• Act as a consultative partner to senior client stakeholders, providing product insights
• Apply deep client and technical expertise to shape regional themes and identify risks and opportunities
• Ensure client feedback on product is communicated to the Product Managers and is tracked through successful development and deployment
• Keep updated on regulatory and operational industry trends to help your clients stay ahead of changing times
• Engage with clients to define key strategic and tactical initiatives, leveraging your internal network to oversee and execute cross-functional project solutions
• Navigate across the firm to drive successful outcomes
• Proactively manage through clear communication and transparency, and coach junior team members

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in the financial services industry
• Strong understanding of FinTech and the investment lifecycle
• Familiarity with public / private markets and buy-side investment management workflows such as trading, operations and compliance
• Experience advising clients on portfolio analysis, portfolio optimization, risk decomposition and performance 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 team

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience in Aladdin, eFront, or other private markets financial technology
• Experience with SQL, UNIX or modern programming languages

Benefits

BlackRock offers a competitive salary range, an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. The company operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and provides guidance on AI use for candidates. BlackRock is committed to full inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The company also encourages diversity and inclusion and is dedicated to creating a supportive environment for all employees.