About this role
About this role
Aladdin Data
– Data
manages the continuous changes and development of Aladdin’s enterprise analytics data assets and production solutions and
is responsible for
the implementation of data and analytics solutions for BlackRock businesses and Aladdin clients.
The
Aladdin Data
platforms and services are designed to deliver
industry leading investment data and risk analytics content
to the Aladdin community, including BlackRock as the largest client
.
The primary users include
investors, risk managers, compliance officials
, investment
operation
s
and technology teams for broader organization applications
.
We are proud to supply
the data
products and
solutions to
meet
the evolving needs of
portfolio
management
,
risk and performance analysis, investment compliance,
regulatory reporting
, client reporting and beyond.
Our
Data Implementation
team
of
data solutions
specialists
cover
s
end-to-end Aladdin data flow
s
from vendor and client input
data sets
to
security
,
portfolio
,
benchmark,
and financial
analytics output
data
for new
and expanding
Aladdin
client
s.
T
he team works directly with clients and
Aladdin
Client Transformation specialists
to
understand client dependencies, business
objectives
and custom use cases to ensure Aladdin’s data and analytics are effectively
enhanced,
deployed,
and adopted across
each
function and
organization
.
Our clients
cover
global, multi-asset managers
or owners
allocating
across fixed income, equity, private markets, and derivatives
.
The team
provides the data specialities across asset classes and data domains for the successful whole-portfolio modelling. Successful Aladdin data implementation specialists develop and excel in many
cross-functional skills including client communication, project management, business analysis
as well as
hands-on data analysis
and
technology system configuration
.
Innovation is at the core of Aladdin’s
culture,
and the team is continuously solutioning
for
our
clients and re-engineering our processes.
At the forefront of evolving market and industry data needs, with
each successful
projects, we
driv
e
continuous developments and
transformation initiatives to
expand our solutions
and
advance ou
r
data
products
capabilities
.
Role
Description:
The team is
lookin
g for experien
ced investment data
specialist
s
t
o
enhance and expand our capabilities to
capture the
growth
opportunities with
a
strong business
pipeline.
The
successful candidates
will directly
be
responsible
for
one or multiple
project
s,
across all
data
domains and
capabilities
.
Responsibilities
include
:
Drive
client engagement,
scope of work
review, requirements
collectio
n and project planning
for the data management workstream
of
new Aladdin
implementations
Manage
data
work
stream
progress
and communications
with clients and partners to
ensure
successful delivery
of
critical milestones along the project
plan.
Coll
aborate with client
investment,
technology,
and data professionals to
ensure alignment and clarity of data
scope
, mapping, normalization,
and
implementation
approaches
.
Educate and guide clients on Aladdin data conventions and target state data management workflows inclusive of on-site training for client data teams.
Use standard interfaces and configura
ble elements
to
facilitate
the
onboarding of client data from clients directly and/or third-party data providers.
Partner with front-office
and investment process
practice
leads to
configure
investment
portfolio structure
,
benchmark
assignments
and
establish
proper risk analytics deliverables
.
Manage
systematic
data
reconciliation and
reviews and
drive
the
resolution of issues with internal
data
owner
s, external
vendors
and/
or
the
development of
solutions
with clients and
partners.
Partner with
Analytics Stewards to ensure
valuation and
risk
analytics
results
are comprehensive
and up to
market and
modelling
standard.
Manage
client requirements,
provide
critical
business,
and technical analysis to development partners in
data stewards,
production solutions and engineering
functions
for new
data
and solutions
development
.
Provide validation and
directly manage
t
he
client UAT.
Create
dedicated client documentation with standard templates
and
p
artner with Data Operations to transition new clients into
production support
.
Qualifications
and skillsets:
We are looking for
quick learners,
independent thinkers
with
new perspectives to challenge the way we
operate
and
help
prototype
new solutions
we can
ultimately deploy
to a standard implementation playbook. Individuals
with
strong technical and analytical interests and skills would find the data implementation practice best in supporting their continuous developments
through
the
ownership of critical
client
project elements as well as
organizational
initiatives to constantly evolve
the platform and best-practice,
leveraging
data and technology
.
Bachelor’s Degree is
required
, with preference to business
,
technology,
or e
ngineering
focu
s.
7+
year
s of e
xperience
either
as
an i
nvestment
/
data technology
implementation specialist
or
with direct
relevant
user,
development,
service,
or
operation
experiences
.
Familiarity with investment data and analytics is
required
; Private markets or derivative specialities is a plus
.
Strong
attention to details and
focus on high quality delivery
.
C
omfortable working with
clients and
partners at all levels of the business
.
Relentless desire for understanding how processes work
and
entrepreneurial drive to learn new skills and technologies
.
Ini
tiate projects that help enhance the business workflow and
improve client
experiences
.
Strong
t
rack record
of successfully handling and completing large and complex projects
.
C
ritical thinking and demonstratable experience using technology to solve problems at scale
.
Shown a
bility to work
well
independently or
as part of a team in an
innovative, ambitious, and fast
-
paced environment
, run multiple tasks, adapt to change, and work well under tight time restraints.
Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Working experience with
Python,
SQL preferred. Knowledge of UNIX
, PERL,
Java
is a plus.
.
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
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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
