Director, Implementation Consultant

About this role

BlackRocks business is investing on behalf of our clients from large institutions to parents and grandparents doctors and teachers who entrust their savings to us. We are committed to our clientsperiod. Our promise is to offer them the clearest thinking about what to do with their money and the products and services they need to secure a better financial future.

Thats why investors of all kinds have made us the worlds largest asset manager entrusting us with trillions of dollars and its why companies institutions and global governments come to us for help meeting their biggest financial challenges.

BlackRock runs on Aladdin. It has always been at the core of BlackRock. Aladdin is an operating system for investment managers that seek to connect the information people and technology needed to manage money in real time. Our investment software combines risk analytics with portfolio management trading compliance and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making effective risk management efficient trading and operational scale. Through Aladdin the firm offers to clients the same technology and intellectual capital that BlackRock uses to manage investments day-to-day.

About this role:

The Aladdin Business is growing rapidly with the volume and complexity of new client deals and strategic partnerships growing each year. We are at the next phase of our growth and are evolving into a platform focused business with multiple new product launches and external partnerships. Successful candidates will join in our efforts to help sophisticated investors onboard the worlds leading end-to-end operating system for investment portfolios to see their whole portfolio understand risk exposures and act with precision.

We are looking for a candidate to join us in the Director role within the teams Front Office practice.

Your team:

The Aladdin Client Transformation (ACT) is responsible for the installation and deployment of Aladdin and related products and services globally. Aladdin implementations including both institutional and retail assignments are high profile initiatives that require team members to have senior level exposure and play an active role in the redefinition of investment organizations. A typical implementation is at least as much about processes and implementing change as it is about investments & technology. We help clients achieve ambitious strategic objectives which range from streamlining investment operations to integrating teams to unifying their investment analytics & risk reporting framework to modernizing their overall investment process. BlackRocks implementation model is unique in the sense that we take full responsibility for the Client going live on our solution. It also means that we develop true partnerships with our clients at the most senior levels.

Your responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Clients senior management team (e.g. Chief Investment Officer Chief Risk Officer Head Portfolio Managers Head of Investment Operations Chief Technology Officer) and provide strong leadership throughout the Aladdin implementation
• Engage the Clients key leaders to understand redesign and deploy strategic business workflows across the full spectrum of the investment cycle including pre-trade decisioning order management trading investment operations risk management/compliance/oversight closed-book accounting or performance measurement & attribution
• Lead and document investment and operational workflow design sessions for various asset classes including equities fixed income alternatives derivatives and related workflows
• Gain an in-depth knowledge of Aladdin functionality and workflows as well as industry expertise (e.g. pensions insurers asset managers) to ensure clients take full advantage of the suite of Aladdin products and workflows
• Lead coordinate and assist in client-specific Aladdin configuration testing and user training
• Influence Client and Aladdin Product Managers to support client development needs
• Work closely with the Client and key internal functional teams to ensure the full range of capabilities are considered during an Aladdin implementation to ensure standard methodologies are achieved
• Participate in Aladdin business development activities assisting in platform demonstrations implementation pre-planning or client due diligence as a product/workflow subject matter authority
• Actively manage client communications regarding Aladdin product changes and configurations as related to Aladdin onboarding
• Comfort with periodic travel across the Americas

Your qualifications:

• Deep understanding of portfolio management workflows investment analytics performance analytics as a buy-side technology provider or as a front office practitioner with at least 12 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong familiarity with capital markets instruments (equities fixed income private markets derivatives) either analytically or via strong knowledge of investment life cycle
• Experience implementing scalable and repeatable business processes inclusive of program management
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build relationships with internal and client senior management
• Excellent creative analytical and technology skills with an entrepreneurial approach to large complex projects and ability to execute autonomously
• Enjoys a fast paced high-intensity and complex environment troubleshooting time critical issues and working with people
• Strong attention to detail; willing to take proactive action and desire to roll up sleeves

Nice if you have:

• Track record of leading successful implementations of investment technology solutions (order/trading systems risk platforms operations tools)
• Programming background or experience with query languages desired
• Experience with order management systems electronic trading platforms or derivative platforms
• Understanding of investment risk (e.g. market risk analytics)
• Experience with platform integrations (e.g. interfaces APIs)
• People leadership experience
• Program management experience
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CFA FRM CAIA) are highly desirable

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 well-being; 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 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 race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.