Associate, Aladdin Business Manager
Associate, Aladdin Business Manager
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Title: Business Manager Associate
BlackRock is one of the worlds preeminent asset management firms and a world-class provider of global investment management risk management and advisory services. Aladdin is the firms investment and operating technology platform and is offered to external clients.
The Aladdin COO team provides cross functional support to an organization of several thousand individuals across engineering data product client support sales marketing and more. Within the Aladdin COO office the Business Management team is responsible for managing a suite of key functions for org. We are seeking an Associate Business Manager to report to the head of Business Management.
The Business Management team acts as subject matter experts in a variety of areas including budget and P&L headcount recruiting people topology procurement vendor strategy and more. Our role is to ensure smooth operations develop process and operational controls prioritize hunt for efficiencies ensure adherence to our budget targets and keep our stakeholders plugged in.
This role will concentrate on operating our estate with a particular emphasis on managing external partners and associate expenditures management of several significant cost categories and their P&L impacts the oversight of a comprehensive suite of approval processes and continuous improvement on the associated processes.
This will require at least some prior experience in a business management financial planning / analysis vendor management or procurement role. The hire must be a passionate hardworking and self-motivated go-getter with a unique blend of people business and financial skills.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee multiple reporting and business intelligence systems ensuring we can effectively measure performance and use data to inform decision making.
Oversight and analysis of several large bespoke datasets.
Act as the gate for multiple approval processes including (but not limited to) procurement (Coupa) ServiceNow and Workday.
Operate our tech consulting (contingent worker) estate: identify resourcing needs manage the relationship with external vendors maintain (a significantly sized) dataset on the population and ensure that we stay within budget.
Operate our broader expense management estate: maintain a close relationship with our internal procurement partners understand procurement demand oversee purchase orders and look for anomalies in accruals / actuals.
Analyze understand macro trends and actively manage P&L in large spend categories including tech consulting (contingent workers) software and Cloud.
Capture requirements connect them to business value and translate them into easily understood reporting and action plans.
Prepare presentations on strategic growth financial performance operational governance and other critical items.
Participate in and lead portions of our annual planning exercises.
Join meetings to learn with senior leaders regarding strategic relationships direction and governance and summarize key points and follow ups.
Focus on process improvement finding ways to achieve the desired outcomes with fewer manual touchpoints while simultaneously improving transparency to key stakeholders.
Who You Are:
2 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas (or similar): business management financial planning / analysis vendor management or procurement.
Undergraduate degree with an MBA or advanced degree desirable.
Financial Skillset: At minimum must possess a basic understanding of the P&L lifecycle including requisitions POs accruals invoices / actuals and their effect on the overall budget.
Advanced Data Management: Significant hands-on Excel and data management experience is a must. Ability to track and manipulate significant datasets using disparate data sources and the ability to design dynamic tooling that solves problems. Must be able to tell a compelling story by leveraging data metrics and visualizations.
Advanced PowerPoint and Writing: Ability to produce quality presentations and synthesize key information using data and analytics.
Problem Solving: Structured critical thinker with superior problem-solving abilities who can organize people under pressure and pull in key decision makers to prioritize issues and respond to senior leaders.
Communication: Must be able to communicate upcoming deliverables and objectives influence stakeholders and effectively manage programs with clear and inclusive guidance.
Self-Starter: High level of self-motivation able to own and drive things forward gather feedback and identify ways to do things better along the way.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage a diverse set of stakeholders build long term relationships and create a collaborative and approachable environment especially when working across departments or on time sensitive matters.
Nice to Have:
Background in an enterprise grade ERP system such as TM1 (preferred) SAP IBM Cognos EssBase etc. (Coupa a plus).
Operational background in people-focused areas such as headcount planning / reporting talent acquisition etc. and experience with HRIS tools (Workday a plus).
Real estate / facilities management experience.
Technical product management project management or Agile background.
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
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 well-being. 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 family status gender identity race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
