About this role
BlackRock is one of the world’s leading providers of investment, advisory, and risk management solutions, including Aladdin, our investment and risk management technology. Aladdin is a comprehensive technology platform used by BlackRock and delivered to our clients to unify the investment management process across public and private markets. It integrates risk, investment, and client management processes through a common data language, enabling scale, insights, and business transformation. At BlackRock, the Aladdin team comprises the Aladdin Client Business, Aladdin Wealth Tech, Aladdin Product, Aladdin Data, and Aladdin Engineering.
Business Overview:
At the heart of BlackRock is Aladdin Engineering, the team responsible for designing, building and operating Aladdin, BlackRock’s investment and operating technology platform. Being a member of Aladdin Engineering means working with the industry’s thought leaders to build innovative and next generation investment technology products that shape the financial markets. We are 3,500 strong and we eat, live and breathe tech. We partner with our end users to deeply understand their business strategy and build technology to help them get there. We think big about new opportunities and ways technology can change the financial services ecosystem.
Role Description
Join us and play a critical role in shaping the future of FinTech. As part of the Office of the COO (Chief Operating Officer), you will work side by side and roll up your sleeves with the leader of the world’s most successful investment technology organization and the team that makes it happen. The COO team works closely with senior leaders to define our technology, business and talent strategy as well as sharpening execution, accountability and data-driven decision making. You will establish objectives, focus areas, action plans and build the bridge between current and future state. You will frame and analyze complex problems, develop recommendations and partner across the firm to drive implementation. This position will give you immense exposure and will afford the chance to learn about the financial industry and the exciting intersection of investing and technology.
This means that the successful candidate will have a critical seat in driving Aladdin and BlackRock forward for our next 30 years. You will fall in love with the culture, be excited by the challenge, and be an inspiration to your team to get things done.
Platform ASO Role:
Platform Engineering Strategy, Business Management & Governance ASO
We seek a driven Business Manager to take ownership of day-to-day business operations, manage recruiting and on-boarding programs, and work with the Head of Platform Engineering and the Platform Engineering (PE) COO to execute on the group’s administrative requirements. Strong candidates will bring an ability to navigate firm systems to manage and execute the business needs of PE. You will take accountability and ownership of every aspect of PE’s on-going operations, including financial management, vendor management and talent management. Success in this role will require developing an end-to-end understanding of the Aladdin ecosystem, and ensuring engineers and operators are empowered to deliver on their objectives to meet both internal and external client obligations.
Work across the leadership team with dedicated focus on highly strategic programs / areas as appropriate:
Team strategy, priorities and objectives
Governance and leadership engagement
Communications
Business and financial management including resource allocation and prioritization
Tech Consulting, Vendor and Software estate management and optimization
Operating model and engagement (governance, leadership forums, offsites)
Team-specific onboarding & recruiting (above and beyond standard AE process)
Connectivity to broader AE forums & governance
Talent and mobility projects
Maximizing operating efficiency
Ad hoc strategic projects
Work closely with the Head of PE and the unit’s COO to track and monitor KPIs, ensuring the execution of business strategy, key projects, and new/transformative initiatives.
Influence our operating model and culture, with a focus on metrics, data and accountability
Lead and help evolve PE’s talent and culture initiatives including recruiting and on-boarding of full-time, intern, and supplier employees; act as a key partner with HR and senior AE leadership to facilitate organizational enhancements to drive success across the business
Partner closely with other critical AE COO functions such as Business Management, Technology Risk, Strategic Initiatives Office, and Technology Ecosystem Engagement where appropriate to drive desired outcomes
Desired Qualifications:
Executive Presence: Ability to influence outcomes and drive effective results across a multitude of senior stakeholders
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate upcoming deliverables and objectives, influence stakeholders and effectively manage projects with lead time, clear and inclusive guidance
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage diverse set of stakeholders, build long-term relationships, and create a collaborative and approachable environment, especially when working across departments or time sensitivity
Intellectual Curiosity: Strong grasp of content, business models, interest in technology, markets, and geopolitical trends; ability to synthesize large amounts of information, form and test hypotheses and identify opportunities
Problem-solving: Structured critical thinker with superior problem-solving abilities who can organize people under pressure and pull in key decision makers to prioritize issues and respond to clients and senior management
Financial Management: planning, analysis, budgeting, P&L, contract negotiation + oversight, etc.
Project Management: Superb project management experience with complex/cross functional initiatives – the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, navigate trade-offs, adapt to change and work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.Top Skills
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