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 world's 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 team's 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. BlackRock's 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 Client's 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 Client's 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

For San Francisco, CA and New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$147,500.00 - USD$195,000.00 . 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

BlackRock's 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, we've provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.