Platform Implementation and Analytics, Aladdin Wealth Tech, Vice President

About this role

Overview:

Aladdin Wealth Tech (AWT) within BlackRock is bringing the same risk capabilities used by BlackRock's investment teams and sophisticated institutional clients worldwide to the wealth management industry and retail investors, equipping clients with model construction capabilities, risk monitoring tools, and portfolio construction & analytics. Aladdin Wealth partners with clients to help them lead their enterprise risk, building better portfolios, improving their value proposition, and institutionalizing their investment process.

Position Description:

The candidate will join the Client Delivery & Execution team. He/She/They will be an integral part of the team and take responsibility for building our business and servicing our clients across a range of activities including client implementations, business development support, and live client servicing.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the global Delivery and product teams to help implement clients on the Aladdin Wealth platform. This includes understanding our client’s business and their requirements, and work with them to implement our product in a way that helps transform their business.
• Service Aladdin Wealth Tech clients that are live on the platform working closely with relationship managers.
• Develop understanding of BlackRock’s proprietary risk models and serve as a subject matter expert on risk analytics for products such as funds, equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternatives.
• Support technology initiatives within the team to grow the Aladdin Wealth product, as well as achieve scalability and efficiency.
• Bring leadership to the Client Delivery team and help grow the team and business locally in Singapore

Skills/ Requirements:

• 6-10 years of work experience in a technology role with focus on financial/investment products/platforms/applications.
• Good Spoken and Written Communication skills should be able to converse freely with global counterparts.
• Ability to manage several competing priorities with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Logical, structured thought processes and good problem-solving skills
• Experience of working with global teams and stakeholders and sensitivity to cultural differences and time zones
• Strong organizational skills, experience in managing demanding clients, navigating difficult situations, strong negotiation skills when managing internal stakeholders against competing priorities
• Wealth Management Industry knowledge: strong understanding of the Wealth Management space, different client types, and Asset Management concepts
• Wealth Management Technology & Systems Knowledge: experience working with complex technical architectures, understanding of wealth management tech stack

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.

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