Aladdin Business, Client Engagement, Front Office Value Delivery, Associate or Vice President
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About this role Location: Milan or Madrid The Aladdin Client Engagement (ACE) group manages the partnerships formed with each BlackRock Solutions client and is the trusted advisor, problem solver and business partner to Aladdin clients. They are the key point of contact and are charged with driving, deepening and growing the relationship over time through product and analytics knowledge. The Client Manager is highly focused on understanding the needs and evolving priorities of client organisations and on providing analytical and investment process solutions that leverage the capabilities of the entire BlackRock Solutions organization. Are you a highly motivated professional interested in building a career in Fintech Technology? Do you want to be part of a team that shapes and improves our client's investment processes? Can you deliver in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges? If this sounds like you, then join the Aladdin® business. As a member of one of BlackRock's fastest growing areas you will have the commercial and client-facing skillset to work on the complete investment lifecycle , leveraging cutting edge technology to help some of the largest institutions and investors in the world. In this role, you will: Serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, driving to identify , understand, and solve complex analytical problems Own relationships with client teams including senior management to understand their business objectives and needs, and help them use Aladdin expertise to achieve their firm's goals Drive engagement campaigns with end users and go-to market strategies to increase Aladdin penetration and commercial outcomes within assigned client segments Build strong internal relationships within the Aladdin Business , and the wider BlackRock, in support of your clients Develop a deep understanding of your client's business objectives , and help leverage Aladdin expertise to achieve their organization's goals Provide impactful solutions, combining investment lifecycle expertise with your knowledge of financial markets Work closely with Aladdin product managers, developers, and financial modelers to further the value proposition of the Aladdin platform We have: The feel of a start-up with the backing of the world's largest asset manager A dynamic environment with professional growth opportunities and a welcoming employee culture Sophisticated clients who call on our expertise to achieve strategic objectives ranging from streamlining workflows to implementing creative and innovative solutions An organization that prides itself on delivering a superior user experience You have: Experience with buy-side investment management workflows and familiarity with portfolio managers' styles, tools and processes A working knowledge of risk , data , analytics and client reporting processes acquired either through direct experience or in a consulting capacity Familiarity with capital markets instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives) including private markets such as private equity, infrastructure, real assets etc. A consultative approach to understanding client nee d s and a passion for solving problems , combined with a c ommercial mindset and drive for revenue generating opportunities Strong interest in technology , with prior knowledge of databases and an aptitude for learning new systems A s elf-starter mindset and drive to succeed in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment , working as part of a multi-disciplinary global team Emotional ownership, pride in what you do and a strong team ethos 5+ years of experience in Financial Services, Technology, Consulting or Buy Side firm Proficiency in either Italian and Spanish or both, as well as business level English skills You may have: Understanding of data interfacing, e.g., APIs, SFTPs A working knowledge of SQL, UNIX, VBA, R, Python or similar, and/or Aladdin CFA, FRM or other professional qualifications Who are our clients? Institutional Investors, across the Asset Managers and Asset Owners segments. The Aladdin platform, a sophisticated and comprehensive investment technology, serves as the cornerstone of our operational framework and provides an unparalleled foundation for professionals across various disciplines in the buyside ecosystem. Within the Value Delivery team, our focus is specifically tailored to engage with key functional areas such as Investments, Risk, and Sustainability, although project work often exposes us to a broader spectrum, including Technology, Operations, and Data specialists. Our commitment to delivering excellence extends beyond software; we take pride in offering a differentiated service.