Client Engagement - Front Office Value Delivery, Vice President

The Aladdin Client Engagement (ACE) group manages the partnerships formed with each BlackRockAladdinclient and is the trusted advisor, problemsolverand business partner to Aladdin clients.  They are the key point of contact and are charged with driving,deepeningand 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 thatleveragethe capabilities of the entireAladdin Businessorganization.

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 anddemonstrateresilience 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,leveragingcutting edgetechnology 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 toidentify, understand, and solve complex analytical problems

• Own relationships with client teams including senior managementto understand their businessobjectivesand needs, and help them use Aladdinexpertiseto achieve their firm’s goals

• Partner with senior client stakeholders to shape businessobjectivesinto measurable commercial outcomes that strengthen long-term relationships and drive account growth

• 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 withinthe Aladdin Business, and the wider BlackRock, in support of your clients

• Develop a deep understanding of your client’s businessobjectives, and helpleverageAladdinexpertiseto achieve their organization’s goals

• Provide impactful solutions, combining investment lifecycleexpertisewith 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 ourexpertiseto achieve strategicobjectivesranging 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 workflowsand familiarity with portfolio managers’ styles,toolsand processes

• A workingknowledgeofrisk,data,analyticsand client reportingprocessesacquiredeither 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 needsand apassion for solving problems, combined with a commercial mindset and drive for revenue generating opportunities

• Strong communicationskills,demonstratingclarity, influence, and consistency in interactions across internal and external audiences

• Strong interest in technology, with prior knowledge of databases and an aptitude for learning new systems

• A self-startermindsetanddrive to succeed in afast-paced, high-intensity environment, workingas part of a multi-disciplinary global team

• Emotional ownership, pride in what you do anda strong teamethos

• 6-10years of experience in Financial Services, Technology, Consulting or Buy Side firm

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.