Aladdin Business, Client Engagement, Associate

at  BlackRock

Description
About this role

In this role, you will:

• Mobilize Aladdin’s suite of risk, attribution and portfolio management capabilities to deliver best-in-class solutions for our clients
• Serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, driving to identify, understand, and solve complex problems
• Execute projects across clients and own relationships with client teams
• Build strong internal relationships within BlackRock Aladdin, and the wider BlackRock, in support of your clients
• Develop a deep understanding of your client’s business objectives, and help leverage Aladdin expertise to achieve their organization’s goals
• Work closely with Aladdin product managers, developers, and financial modelers to further the value proposition of the Aladdin platform

You have:

• A working understanding of at least two of risk management, equity, fixed income, alternatives, and derivative markets and analytics
• Experience in advising Clients on portfolio strategies, portfolio optimization, risk assessments, and performance attribution
• Familiarity with buy-side investment management workflows, proficient in market trends,
• A consultative approach to understanding client needs and a passion for solving problems
• First experience in project management
• Strong interest in technology and an aptitude for learning new systems
• Emotional ownership, pride in what you do and a strong team ethos
• 2-5 years of experience in Financial Services, Technology, Consulting or Buy Side firm

You may have:

• CFA, FRM or other professional qualifications
• A working knowledge of SQL, UNIX, VBA, R, Python or similar tools, and/or Aladdin
• Direct portfolio management, risk or trading experience

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

• Mobilize Aladdin’s suite of risk, attribution and portfolio management capabilities to deliver best-in-class solutions for our clients
• Serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, driving to identify, understand, and solve complex problems
• Execute projects across clients and own relationships with client teams
• Build strong internal relationships within BlackRock Aladdin, and the wider BlackRock, in support of your clients
• Develop a deep understanding of your client’s business objectives, and help leverage Aladdin expertise to achieve their organization’s goals
• Work closely with Aladdin product managers, developers, and financial modelers to further the value proposition of the Aladdin platfor