Aladdin Business, Implementations - Post Trade Practice, Associate
About this role
Aladdin Business, Implementations – Post Trade Practice, Associate
Aladdin® is an operating system for investment managers that seeks to connect the information, people, and technology needed to manage money in real time. The Aladdin platform combines risk analytics with portfolio management, trading, compliance, and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making, effective risk management, efficient trading, and operational scale. Aladdin is used by a community of over 200 institutional clients around the world, including BlackRock. There are over 50,000 end users of Aladdin globally. The team is comprised of 800+ professionals responsible for implementing and supporting our Aladdin clients, sales and marketing, and ensuring the Aladdin Community maximizes Aladdin products through engagement and education.
We are seeking a candidate to work within the Post Trade Practice supporting the implementation of investment operations and/or accounting (performance) workflows. The individual will work closely with our partner implementation teams and the client acting as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact, providing guidance on best practices and supporting a smooth implementation.
Key responsibilities include:
Own a part or all of investment operations channel, a functional area or areas i.e. Trade confirmations/settlements, Margin/Collateral management, reconciliations, accounting implementations etc. for a project from start to finish i.e. pre-planning, configuration, testing, client training and deployment.
Coordinate and implement client specific investment accounting configuration, portfolio initialization, downstream general ledger/ sub ledger integration, and monthly accounting workflows.
Engage with client to understand their business objectives and needs and help them use Aladdin expertise to achieve their firm’s goals while ensuring positive client sentiment.
Be an extension of the client’s in-house team to build and lead projects and coordinate resources across multiple functional areas and share knowledge relating to Aladdin models, functionality, workflows, and market best-practices.
Partner with the client, as well as Aladdin Product Managers, developers, and financial modelers to support client development needs and assist with deployment of new models, analytics, and reporting across our broad range of financial products and investment styles.
Build strong internal relationships within BlackRock Solutions, and the wider BlackRock globally, in support of your clients.
Required Skills and Experience
3 - 10 years of work experience in the financial services industry within the investment operations and/or accounting space or preferably from a large investment bank or Big 4 accounting firm.
Familiarity with operational workflows including fund order execution, collateral and margin requirements, corporate actions, reconciliations and permissioning.
Prior working knowledge and engagement with third party trade execution, settlement/confirmation platforms as well as market data vendors.
Experience with accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP, STAT, TAX) as they pertain to investment accounting preferred but not required.
Strong industry knowledge and can speak to market issues, trends, regulatory needs with clients across either the operations and/or accounting domain.
Working understanding of equity, fixed income and derivative markets, and analytics.
Experience advising and engaging with clients at scale on workflows.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly to clients.
Ambitious approach to large, complex projects, with a flair for problem solving.
Self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced, high-intensity environment and works well as part of a multi-disciplinary global team but also has the ability to take initiative and work independently.
Ability to travel and be on-site with client at various stages of an implementation.
Strong understanding of project lifecycle.
Experience engaging with and managing project stakeholders.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Prior people manager/leadership experience
Experience working on large agile implementations and in a project management role
Exposure and/or engagement on prior Aladdin implementation(s)
Knowledge of private market (hedge funds, real estate, private placements) is useful but not required
Experience with SQL, UNIX, VBA , C++, PERL or similar tools, and/or Aladdin
CPA or CFA certification preferred
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 Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. 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.
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level as an Associate in the Aladdin Business, Implementations - Post Trade Practice at BlackRock? Located in Wilmington, DE, this role is a unique opportunity to work within a robust team dedicated to revolutionizing investment management through the Aladdin platform. Here, you'll dive deep into investment operations and accounting workflows, becoming a vital component in the implementation process. You'll engage closely with clients, guiding them through a smooth transition while implementing best practices tailored to their specific needs. With over 800 professionals in the Aladdin community, your insights will support more than 200 institutional clients globally, powering informed decision-making and effective risk management. As part of your role, you’ll take ownership of key tasks ranging from trade settlements to portfolio initialization, while also collaborating with various stakeholders for maximum efficacy. This position offers the alignments necessary to not only strengthen client relationships but to truly influence the direction of their investment operations. You’ll build upon your strong communication skills to articulate complex concepts clearly, while managing project timelines and expectations. If you’re a self-starter fueled by a high-paced environment and are looking to stretch your skills in an innovative financial services company, BlackRock is the place for you!
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