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Data Implementation – Associate
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About this role
About Aladdin Data:
Aladdin Data team is a part of BlackRock’s Aladdin platform, which is a comprehensive investment and risk management system. The team is responsible for various aspects of data management and analytics delivery for our clients and BlackRock within the Aladdin ecosystem.
About Analytics Stewardship Team:
Analytics Stewardship team brings together the functional expertise and responsibilities within the Aladdin Data organization to ensure Aladdin’s investment and risk analytics meets highest standard of quality and are delivered at scale. Analytics Stewards works along with Client Business, Product, Engineering, and broader Aladdin Data teams on design, improvement, development, and deployment of new and existing analytics.
Leveraging financial market and analytics subject matter expertise, data science and engineering knowledge, and data governance principles, the team designs and supports Analytics Data solutions, which spans across quality management, change management, meta data management, incident/inquiry management and commercialization of analytics data assets.
Responsibilities:
- Act as an owner of analytics solutions supported by the Aladdin Data platform. Aspire to grow & improve the analytics estate and increase its commercial value.
- Understanding of private credit and risk models with a particular focus on Private Commercial Mortgage Loans.
- Be the custodian of analytics (by ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper governance).
- Work with analytics & modeling teams to ensure new models meet business requirements and comply with our data quality policy.
- Design data quality checks and performance metrics to evaluate data integrity, identify deficiencies, and pinpoint opportunities for analytics model and platform improvements.
- Conduct large scale testing and provide essential results and insights to support the implementation and adoption of Aladdin’s quantitative financial models and analytics by users and businesses.
- Provide analytical data and platform expertise to address dynamic business requirements, market developments, regulatory modifications, and newly introduced financial products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new analytics and business solutions. Address complex analytical questions with expertise in models and analytics.
Experience:
Candidates must have a proven history of addressing challenging real-world issues in investment and risk management sectors. The individual will be required to utilize their advanced quantitative abilities to oversee intricate performance analytics initiatives aimed at enhancing the analytics platform.
● 3+ years of experience in capital market, investments, or financial technology industry, managing investment, risk, and/or performance analytics from modeling, data, or services perspective
● Track record of working with financial markets, investment and risk analytics, and data management functions
● Experience in leading cross-functional initiatives, with strong communication skills and project management ability
● Aladdin experiences from capital market, financial services firms, a plus
● Experience working within Agile project management frameworks is a plus (including tooling such as Azure DevOps)
Qualification:
● Degree in finance, engineering, mathematics, quantitative or related discipline. Bachelor’s degree is required. Advance degree preferred.
● Comfort with technical tools such as SQL, Python, Jupyter Notebook, Unix commands, Hadoop, Spark SQL, Power BI, etc.
● Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation is a plus.
Skills:
● Proficiency in analytical skills and the capability to develop expertise in Aladdin’s proprietary models, encompassing fixed income analytics, multi-asset investment analytics, value-at-risk (VaR), and performance attribution.
● Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an ability to navigate the analytics platform for conducting analysis and deriving solutions
● Enthusiasm for, and comfort with, working in a high pressure and fast-paced environment with entrepreneurial and team-oriented setting
● Strong project management skills. Ability to prioritize deliverables/enquiries when multi-tasking, structure multiple communication streams and manage workflows.
For Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$100,000.00 – USD$130,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
Equity / Derivatives Trader, Vice President
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About this role
Business Unit Overview
BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. The Global Trading business executes trades on behalf of all portfolio management teams at the firm. The team is organized along regions and asset classes, providing the best service to our investment teams, and achieving optimal outcomes for our clients. We believe BlackRock’s size and scale serves as a distinct advantage, uniquely positioning us to access liquidity and deliver consistently strong execution.
About this role
This role will be based on the San Francisco Equity Trading desk.
The Equity Trading team in San Francisco is part of the Global Trading group within BlackRock Global Markets (BGM) and is responsible for executing equity and equity derivative orders in the Americas.This includes substantial volumes of cash equities, CFDs, listed and OTC derivatives.
The team supports a range of internal investment teams and products, including index funds, iShares,systematic active, and transition management. Members of the team collaborate with BlackRock portfolio managers, strategists, researchers, and other stakeholders to formulate trade strategies, deliver platform solutions and execution.
Your Responsibilities:
- Seek to provide Best Execution across a range of equity and equity derivatives products (futures, ETFs, TRS, convertible bonds) for BlackRock’s internal businesses
- Manage orders and trading workflow in a risk-controlled manner as afiduciary
- Monitor market activity in areas of specialization and provide feedback to portfolio managers and internal partner groups
- Support investment teams withmarket color, information flow, and data analysis requests
- Oversee day-to-day tasks in support of trading activities and as a liaison with trading operations
- Proactively contribute to improving investment processes to reduce transaction costs and to identify outperformance opportunities
- Partner with internal eTrading and Trading Research groups to innovate systems, trading analytics, and coordinate implementation
- Develop and maintain essential external relationships as required for Best ExecutionActively participate in internal and external speaking engagements, showcasing expertise in markets, products, and representing BlackRock’s institutional strengths
Qualifications:
- BA/BS or higher degree(s)
- 5-7 years of relevant equity or equity derivatives trading experience
- Comprehensive understanding of liquidity and microstructure of equity markets
- Extensive experience using electronic/algorithmic execution tools
- Strong understanding of concepts in portfolio-/risk management
- Demonstrated proficiency with technology across trading systems/platforms (FlexTrader, TradeWeb, and BBG experience preferred)
- Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with multiple partners and stakeholders
- Analytical and creative approach to solving complex problems
- Well organized, disciplined approach to work with a high level of attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and trade new asset classes and trading strategies
- Strong work ethic with high degree of self-motivation
- Data analysis or financial coding skills preferred (Python, R, SQL, etc.)
Head of Productivity Solutions, Vice President
About this role
Your Team
The Digital Solutions team is responsible for the strategy and execution of many of the firm’s enterprise productivity and collaboration technology solutions including Microsoft 365, Box, Airtable, Miro, NetDocuments, and other SaaS technologies. The team is central to BlackRock’s Microsoft 365 enablement and adoption program, improving the employee digital experience as a result. We collaborate with various cross-functional technical teams around the world to deliver secure and scalable technology services.
The Digital Solutions team has three verticals: Productivity, Collaboration and Business Solutions, and aligns it to the Digital Workplace Solutions chapter.
Your role and impact
Sitting at the intersection of business and technology, Productivity Solutions leads the product strategy and lifecycle management for enterprise productivity platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online and Outlook, DocuSign, and Miro. As Head of Productivity Solutions, you will be responsible for managing and executing the vision of these products, ensuring they align with firm-wide governance standards and deliver secure, scalable, and user-centric digital experiences.
You will oversee a team of product owners and analysts, collaborate with engineering and operations, and partner with business stakeholders to drive adoption, streamline workflows, and modernize legacy processes. You will also be accountable for change enablement, lifecycle governance, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the employee experience and maximize ROI.
As Head of Productivity Solutions, you will:
- Lead a team of product managers and analysts focused on productivity platforms including Microsoft Teams, Outlook (Exchange Online), DocuSign, and Miro.
- Define and execute product roadmaps that align with strategic business goals and user needs.
- Champion platform governance, ensuring compliance with audit, privacy, and InfoSec standards.
- Partner with engineering and operations to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.
- Drive adoption through education, enablement, and engagement initiatives.
- Oversee onboarding of new productivity tools and rationalisation of legacy systems.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to escalate issues and advocate for enhancements.
- Monitor platform performance and user feedback to guide continuous improvement.
- Support strategic initiatives such as software renewals and cross-functional coordination.
- Act as a solution consultant, bridging business needs with technical capabilities.
What you’ll need:
- 6–8 years of experience in technology operations, product management, or enterprise platform implementation.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Teams and Outlook (Exchange Online), with a strong understanding of their capabilities.
- Experience managing SaaS platforms such as DocuSign and Miro.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Familiarity with change management, configuration drift management, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels.
- Experience in vendor and contract management, including licensing and support models.
- Ability to analyse performance metrics and translate insights into actionable improvements.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
- Strong working knowledge of agile frameworks and product backlog management.
Vice President, Global Marketing & Digital Wealth COO Team, Strategic Initiatives Lead
About this role
The Global Marketing & Digital Wealth organization at BlackRock is a dynamic function that plays a meaningful role in helping drive the firm’s cross-functional initiatives. We specialize in a range of functions to provide campaigns, advertising, communications, training/education material, investment, and events. We are supported by global centers of excellence spanning content strategy, research & analytics, and digital platforms & experiences.
Your team:
The COO Team provides business management and oversight of the Global Marketing & Digital Wealth organization, including measurement and insights, talent strategy, operating and organizational effectiveness, and risk management.
We are seeking a Strategic Initiatives Lead based in New York or San Francisco.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the COO of Global Marketing & Digital Wealth on presentations for leadership meetings such as BlackRock’s Board of Directors and Executive committees.
- Prepare memos and talking points for business objectives, priorities/updates and other strategic topics in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR)
- Synthesize information into concise communications tailored for audiences (executives, partners, teams).
- Support and project-manage cross-functional strategic initiatives; build and manage project plans, overseeing interdependencies and risks.
- Support internal communications and engagement strategies for initiatives.
- Translate data and insights into actionable strategies aligned with business priorities.
You have…
- 5 or more years of experience in strategy, consulting, corporate development, chief-of-staff/COO support, or financial services/asset management.
- The ability to lead multiple priorities simultaneously while being detail-oriented
- A knack for being adaptable and proactive, with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Professional maturity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
- Interest in financial services, digital wealth, and marketing strategy.
- AI experience in content creation, presentations and idea generation
Core Skills:
- Executive communication: Strong writing and presentation skills; proven ability to create high-quality materials for senior and board-level audiences.
- Strategic thinking: Ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop frameworks, and synthesize insights into clear recommendations.
- Analytical ability: Comfortable working with data, distilling key trends, and connecting analysis to strategic implications.
- Project management skills: Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives, managing timelines, and driving accountability.
- Stakeholder management: Skilled at building trusted relationships across senior leaders and diverse teams.
Strategic Relationship Associate, Direct Channel
About this role
Team And Role Overview
The US Direct Channel is one of the fastest growing distribution channels within BlackRock’s US distribution network, catalysed by growing market participation from self-directed and online investors. To ensure that BlackRock is well positioned to capture this demand, we are growing our business development team for the Direct channel in the Americas, intending to grow BlackRock’s partnerships with online brokers, robo-advisors, bank led digital platforms, fintechs, and other emerging consumer digital wealth firms across the US and Canada. The Direct business is driving industry transformation while making investing more accessible for millions of people across North America.
Reporting to the Director of Business Development, this positions’ primary function is to work alongside and in support of the business development lead. The Assoc/VP will support, establish, build, and cultivate our key relationships with digital investing platforms, positioning BlackRock as a valued commercial and strategic partner. The role provides an exciting opportunity to support and drive the growth of an emerging, disruptive segment. The right individual will be someone who takes the initiative, has a strong interest in online investing, understands financial products and positioning, and is focused on delivering creative outcomes. It is a cross-functional role and requires extensive collaboration across Marketing, Product Solutions, Aladdin Wealth, US Wealth Advisory, Markets & Trading, and many other internal teams across BlackRock. They learn to understand and leverage the entirety of BlackRock’s capabilities and resources to drive results with our clients. The ideal candidate will have a high level of aptitude for the wealth and asset management industry, and a keen interest in investments and the capital markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Directly support the business development lead in establishing, maintaining, and deepening relationships with digital investment platforms and drive the execution of partnerships across the firms clients
- Lead partnership opportunity execution by orchestrating BlackRock functions across internal stakeholders and business partners
- Drive net new business according to business goals
- Rethink and refine BlackRock’s approach to partnering with digital investing platforms to ensure leadership in this segment and to collaboratively drive results
- Produce and maintain high quality client-facing materials to support sales activities
- Drive strategic projects relating to channel expansion as they arise
- Support US and Canada leadership with ad-hoc initiatives as required
Experience And Skills
- 5-10 years’ experience including in a B2B financial services sales’ role or in a digital investing business
- Deep understanding of the digital wealth and self-directed investment market, including various digital platform business models (e.g. online brokers, bank-led programs, fintechs, robo-advisors) as well as the broader ecosystem
- Understanding of trends and developments in the digital wealth market globally, including regulatory developments and their impact to firms and/or investors
- Strong knowledge of the sales process, negotiation, and long-term relationship management
- Ability to drive commercial outcomes, with strong presentation & communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment across functions, ask targeted questions, and manage a variety of stakeholders
- Familiar with product set, especially ETFs, mutual funds, private markets
- Demonstrates creativity, intellectual curiosity, and strong ownership mindset; candidate should be a self-starter and motivated to go above and beyond to deliver impact
- Has a deep intellectual curiosity around business model evolution and a passion for digital disruption
Qualifications & Competencies
- At least a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or an equal professional experience
- Client focused and sales oriented, proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions
- Language skills: Fluent in spoken and written English; Other language skills are helpful but not mandatory
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excels skills to create customized presentations, present information effectively and to extract valuable information out of raw-data
- High-energy, entrepreneurial, positive “can-do” attitude, and ability to work as a team player, accept substantial individual responsibilities
- Displays a strong executive presence, is comfortable in interacting with clients and colleagues of all levels of seniority
- Is used to taking a leadership role in client engagements, coordinating multiple stakeholders
- Promotes collaboration and inclusivity in working with partners across the firm
- Excellent presentation and writing skills
- A desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to excellence, attention to detail, sense of urgency, -especially under pressure- and in preparation for high visibility engagement
- Responsibility to uphold and behave in line with core BlackRock values
- Ability to manage complex, interdepartmental projects in a professional, inclusive, deadline-driven way
