Implementation Consultant, Associate at BlackRock

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of investment management and risk, as a provider or practitioner with 4-10 years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong familiarity with capital markets instruments and the investment lifecycle across public and private asset classes
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex concepts concisely and clearly to clients
  • Excellent analytical ability & critical thinking capabilities to help understand complex workflows and client business models
  • Ability using digital literacy to build efficiencies and enhance workflows and deliver high quality solutions
  • Great interpersonal skills with proven track record of building relationships with internal and external senior management
  • Well-organized with the ability to manage several contending priorities while retaining an acute attention to detail
  • Thrives in a dynamic, high-intensity, and complex environment, proficient in troubleshooting time-sensitive issues and collaborating effectively with others
  • Experience implementing scalable and repeatable business processes
  • Nice to have: MBA, CFA, FRM, SCR, or Certificate in ESG preferred
  • Nice to have: SQL, Python, VBA experience a plus
  • Nice to have: Project management experience (e.g., PMP) a plus

Responsibilities

  • Leverage Aladdin to transform our client's business workflows and reporting across portfolio construction, order management, risk reporting, ESG and performance measurement & attribution
  • Collaborate closely with client leadership (e.g., Investment Professionals, Investment Risk Managers, Portfolio Managers, Reporting Specialists) to understand client objectives and goals while delivering strong representation on behalf of the Aladdin Business
  • Lead and document the redesign of investment and reporting workflows across various asset classes including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and derivatives, with a focus on operational scale and efficiency
  • Work closely with the client and Aladdin Product Managers to support the product development needs of our clients
  • Improve the efficiency and repeatability of our execution methodology with each new implementation
  • Develop deep relationships within BlackRock Solutions and BlackRock to ensure the best client experience
  • Mentor junior members of the team
  • Expected to travel periodically, including international opportunities

Skills

Aladdin
Portfolio Construction
Order Management
Risk Reporting
ESG
Performance Measurement
Attribution
Equities
Fixed Income
Alternatives
Derivatives
Workflow Redesign

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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