Director, Aladdin Investment Operations

Position Responsibilities

• Act as the global operations subject matter expert for BlackRock’s Aladdin Operations Platform, setting standards for usage, configuration, controls, and operating model design.
• Partner with Investment Operations, Technology, and Business leadership to define the Aladdin roadmap, including new functionality, operating model changes, and integration with downstream systems.
• Translate business strategy, regulatory change, and growth objectives into scalable Aladdin-enabled operational solutions.
• Ensure strong controls, governance, and data integrity across valuation, settlement, and post-trade processes are in place within Aladdin, partnering closely with Middle Office, Accounting, Risk, and Compliance.
• Proactively identify operational, data, and platform risks, and implement mitigation strategies aligned to Manulife’s enterprise risk and control framework.
• Maintain deep awareness of the global investment operations landscape, including regulatory developments and industry best practices, and assess impacts to the firm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; advanced certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are an asset.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Investment Operations and/or Derivatives Operations, including broad exposure to multiple asset classes and global operating models.
• Extensive hands-on experience with BlackRock’s Aladdin Operations Platform, including configuration, controls, and enterprise-level deployment.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle processes, valuation, settlements, data governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Prominent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make sound, risk-aware decisions.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, business-relevant insights.