Develop a through understanding of client objectives and take strong emotional ownership to deliver effective solutions utilizing Aladdin
Engage the clients' key stakeholders to identify and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with Aladdin transformation goals
Partner closely with internal and external implementation teams to redesign and deploy strategic business trading workflows
Collaborate closely with the Client's senior management team (Chief Operational Officer, Head of Trading and Investment Desk Leads) and provide strong leadership throughout the Aladdin implementation
Work directly with the Client to create and administer the implementation project plan, as well as the coordination of resources across multiple functional areas
Lead and deploy Aladdin configuration, testing and user training to ensure clients take full advantage of the Aladdin suite of products and tools, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of Aladdin functionality and workflows.
Work closely with the client and Aladdin Product Managers to support client development needs
Participate in Aladdin business development activities assisting in Platform demonstrations as well as system validations and due diligence meetings with prospective clients
Actively manage client communications regarding Aladdin product changes and configurations, as related to Aladdin onboarding
Aid in developing improved practices to make the Implementation model more efficient with each new implementation
Develop strong relationships within BlackRock to ensure the best client experience
Requirements
10+ years' work experience within the financial services industry, preferably in a technical capacity.
Multi-asset understanding of Equity, Fixed Income, Derivative and FX Trading
Experience managing and developing people in a delivery-oriented environment, including coaching, career guidance and performance feedback
Deep understanding of trade execution and preferably post-trade workflows.
Knowledge of buy-side processes and understanding of investment management workflows
Experience with order management systems and experience working directly with senior traders
Familiarity with Execution Management Systems, Broker/Dealers, Dark Pools and other ECNs
Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts
Well organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities with a hands-on approach
Customer service oriented and experience facing off with clients
SQL Proficiency
Familarity with FIX Protocol
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 hyHealth insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
About this role
What we do
BlackRock's 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 clients-period. 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.
That's why investors of all kinds have made us the world's largest asset manager, entrusting us with trillions of dollars, and it's 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.
Blackrock · San Francisco, CA