Aladdin Client Transformations, Front Office, Director

BlackRock


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 10 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this role

What we do

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 ourclientsperiod. Our promise is to offer them theclearest thinkingabout what to do with their money and the products and services they need to secure a better financial future.

Thatswhy investors of all kinds have made us the worlds largest asset manager entrusting us with trillions of dollars anditswhy 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 thatseekto 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 firmoffers toclients 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 theDirectorrole within the teams Front Office practice.

Your team:

The Aladdin Client Transformation(ACT)is responsible forthe installation and deployment of Aladdin and related products and services globally. Aladdinimplementations including both institutional and retail assignments are high profile initiatives that require team members to have senior level exposure and play an active role intheredefinition 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 strategicobjectives which rangefrom 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 ( 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 industryexpertise(e.g. pensions insurers asset managers) to ensure clients take full advantage of the suite of Aladdin products and workflows
  • Lead coordinate andassistin client-specific Aladdin configurationtestingand user training
  • InfluenceClient 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 activitiesassistingin platform demonstrations implementation pre-planning or client due diligence as a product/workflow subject matter authority
  • Activelymanageclient communicationsregardingAladdin product changes and configurations as related to Aladdin onboarding
  • Comfort withperiodictravelacross the Americas

Your qualifications:

  • Deep understanding ofportfolio management workflowsinvestmentanalytics performanceanalyticsas abuy-side technologyprovider oras a front officepractitioner with at least12years 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 andtechnologyskills 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 recordof 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 leadershipexperience
  • Programmanagement experience
  • Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CFA FRM CAIA) are highly desirable
For San Francisco CA and New York NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$147500.00 - USD$195000.00 . Additionally employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including healthcare leave benefits and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role location and firm department and individual performance. For Washington DC and Atlanta GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$0.00 - USD$0.00 . Additionally employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including healthcare leave benefits and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role location and firm department and individual performance. For Wilmington DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$0.00 - USD$0.00 . Additionally employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including healthcare leave benefits and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role location and firm department and individual performance.

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.


Guidance on AI use for candidates


At BlackRock AI has long been part of how we work enhancing decision-making improving operations and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn prepare and work more effectively; but during our interview process we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences thinking and judgment. To support you weve provided guidanceon when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.


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.


To learn more about BlackRock please visit . We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn Instagram YouTube X and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race creed color national origin sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression) sexual orientation age ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religion citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law.View theEEOCs Know Your Rights poster and its supplementand thepay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process please email . All requests are treated in line with our.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law including any applicable fair chance law.

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Director

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