Director - Aladdin Solutions Engineering - Aladdin Front Office Risk Sales Engineer
Director - Aladdin Solutions Engineering - Aladdin Front Office Risk Sales Engineer
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About this role
BlackRock Solutions (BRS) provides clients with access to the intellectual capital risk analytics and investment platform used to support BlackRocks asset management business. By combining sophisticated risk analytics and investment systems with capital markets and business process expertise BlackRock Solutions helps clients address a variety of risk management and investment process challenges.
BlackRock Solutions Aladdin platform is an operating system for investment managers that combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management trading and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decisionmaking effective risk management efficient trading and operational scale.
The Aladdin Solutions Engineering team is seeking to hire an experienced portfolio management risk and analytics technology specialist to accelerate the pace of their already fastgrowing business. This person will be a member of the Business Development team working closely with their colleagues and owning the technical components of the sales process. This includes utilizing technical expertise in product demonstrations to showcase Aladdin functionality in solving real investment challenges across a variety of industry verticals including insurance pension funds and asset managers. Presentation skills and the ability to explain investment management practices is a must (such as analytics risk return attribution portfolio management compliance trading operations accounting).
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Be a clientfacing investment management specialist with superior presentation skills
Have knowledge of a wide variety of buyside portfolio management and risk processes
Can communicate clearly and tie market themes with functional solutions
Be able to work in a demanding team setting.
Partner with Business Development on prospective clients being jointly responsible for executing a sales strategy
Own the product engagement and demonstrations with the client building a relationship and rapport with the business users
Collaborating internally on prospect requirements and product solutions
Being knowledgeable on technology solutions financial markets and client requirements to best present Aladdin to prospective clients
Liaise internally on requirements for proof of concepts
Partner with Aladdin product development to contribute ideas understand Aladdins roadmap and latest functionality
Partner with colleagues throughout the BlackRock organization educating the wider business on Aladdin and learning local market/industry requirements
Skills and qualifications:
Minimum 8 years investment management or risk management software experience
Selfstarter who enjoys a fastpaced highintensity environment and works well as part of a multidisciplinary global team
Superior communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly to clients
Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities
Strong enthusiasm for the financial markets and technology (FinTech)
German or French language skills beneficial but not required
Our benefits
To help you stay energized engaged and inspired we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional wellbeing; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRocks 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 wellbeing. Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement paying for their childrens 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. Its why were dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed valued and supported with networks benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock please visit @blackrock Twitter: @blackrock LinkedIn: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age disability race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
