Aladdin Business, Client Service Associate

at  BlackRock

Description
About this role
Every day, the Aladdin Client Services team tackles the hardest, most sophisticated problems in fintech. We utilize our in-depth understanding of Aladdin, our clients’ businesses and the investment management process to provide world-class service to our rapidly growing global client base. Our team members come from different majors and bring diverse skills and experiences to the table, but we share a serious passion for solving tough problems and keeping our clients happy.
Our team is known for:
Being product experts with a reputation for getting the job done. As a team of 170+ strong globally, we… • Deliver exceptional client service to users, every time. Solve difficult problems by providing innovative solutions. • Collaborate with others because we know we can do more together. • Learn every day, question everything, and embrace change. • Foster a fun, innovative team atmosphere.
At a glance:
Aladdin is BlackRock’s end-to-end investment platform. Just like the markets and users it services, it is sophisticated and constantly evolving: • Over 300 unique clients • A rapidly growing client base that includes close to 30,000 users • Presence in over 50 countries • Over 1,500 engineers dedicated to developing Aladdin The clients you will work with include some of the world’s most sophisticated asset managers, insurance companies, banks, treasuries, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds.

What will you do as a member of our team?

• Provide hands-on service to empower our clients to run their businesses on Aladdin: You will have direct, daily interactions with industry practitioners at respected investment institutions. You will solve problems that matter, making direct and measurable difference to our clients. In the process, you will build technical, industry and relationship skills.
• Use technology to solve problems: We will teach you the skills you need to succeed, such as SQL and UNIX, for maneuvering relational databases and parsing product logs. After your first few weeks on the desk, you will use these skills to help clients and product teams make Aladdin better.
• Educate users, demonstrate service insights and relay user experience feedback to improve the client experience and our product: We believe that the best client service is proactive, not reactive. We are students of our own data and engage with our clients to keep problems from arising rather than only dealing with issues that are brought to our attention.
• Work on a global team with a local presence: Our support model follows the sun – if a market is open somewhere in the world, so are we! You will get to work with teams across the globe while still engaging with a vibrant local team.

What capabilities are we looking for?

• Analytical approach
• Basic or intermediate coding and programming skills
• Verbal and written communication
• Critical thinking
• Multitasking and time management

Your learning & development will include:
We are laser-focused on giving our team members the skills they need for a successful career in the Aladdin Business and BlackRock. Our team members have the opportunity to work on specialized projects with other Aladdin teams. These projects leverage their product, technical and client skills, launching them into impactful roles in our business. Examples of projects include live implementations, product marketing, new product deployments and more
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.

• Provide hands-on service to empower our clients to run their businesses on Aladdin: You will have direct, daily interactions with industry practitioners at respected investment institutions. You will solve problems that matter, making direct and measurable difference to our clients. In the process, you will build technical, industry and relationship skills.
• Use technology to solve problems: We will teach you the skills you need to succeed, such as SQL and UNIX, for maneuvering relational databases and parsing product logs. After your first few weeks on the desk, you will use these skills to help clients and product teams make Aladdin better.
• Educate users, demonstrate service insights and relay user experience feedback to improve the client experience and our product: We believe that the best client service is proactive, not reactive. We are students of our own data and engage with our clients to keep problems from arising rather than only dealing with issues that are brought to our attention.
• Work on a global team with a local presence: Our support model follows the sun – if a market is open somewhere in the world, so are we! You will get to work with teams across the globe while still engaging with a vibrant local team