Solutions Engineering (Aladdin), Vice President

About this role

BlackRock is a global leader in investment risk and advisory services combining deep intellectual capital sophisticated risk analytics and advanced investment technology to support institutional and individual investors worldwide. At its core is Aladdina unified operating system for investment managers spanning public and private markets globally. Aladdin brings together comprehensive deal and portfolio management trading operations and risk capabilities on a single platform to enable informed decision making effective risk oversight efficient execution operating model flexibility and scale.

The Aladdin Solutions Engineering (SE) team leverages deep product markets and workflow expertise to design and present best-in-class solutions for prospective clients. SE plays a pivotal role in articulating how Aladdins integrated capabilities address client operating model challenges across asset managers insurers pension funds sovereign wealth funds and alternative addition to leading presentations workflow translation and technical diligence the team produces specialized content research and competitive insights that elevate business development engagements and increase the probability of commercial success.

We are seeking a Vice President within the Aladdin Solutions Engineering organization. This role blends technical expertise financial acumen and commercial partnership with responsibility for leading small and medium-sized prospect engagements and supporting larger ones while partnering closely with Business Development Product and Implementations teams. The ideal candidate will use their understanding of client workflows across asset managers and asset owners to showcase Aladdin functionality in solving real investment challenges for public and private markets. Presentation skills and the ability to explain investment management practices are a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead small and medium prospect engagements and support large prospect engagements from RFP through discovery solution design demonstrations Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and preferred vendor selection

• Understand prospect objectives and proactively map those objectives to Aladdin solutions incorporating industry terminology workflows and pain points

• Demonstrate awareness of market movements regulatory changes and geopolitical events that may impact prospects products or investment strategies

• Deliver tailored workflow-oriented demonstrations aligned to client type industry segment and unique requirements

• Expertise in at least one client segment or product vertical

• Gather prospect intelligence and identify common patterns in client feedback

• Partner closely with Business Development Product and ACT teams to communicate prospect feedback and product requirements

• Contribute to improvements in sales processes engagement models and team governance

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Aladdin platform and front-to-back investment workflows or 5 years investment management risk management or alternative investments software experience

• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business value

• Superior communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly to clients

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Comfort presenting to senior audiences with purpose and credibility

• Strong interest in financial markets and investment technology

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.

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