Aladdin Client Transformations, Vice President at BlackRock

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset Management, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ work experience within the financial services industry, preferably in a technical capacity
  • Multi-asset understanding of Equity, Fixed Income, Derivative and FX Trading
  • 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
  • Familiarity with FIX Protocol

Responsibilities

  • Develop a thorough 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

Skills

Aladdin
Risk Analytics
Portfolio Management
Trading Workflows
Business Requirements
Project Management
Implementation
Stakeholder Engagement
Leadership
Compliance
Operations

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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