Product Manager, Aladdin Product Management, Associate

About this role

Aladdin Product, Product Manager
 

About this role
 
BlackRock is the world’s leading asset management firm and Aladdin is the central nervous system for investment professionals to see their whole portfolio, understand risk exposure, and act with precision. It is a $1BN+ technology business that has significant growth aspirations over the next five years. Being a part of BlackRock means being a part of a community of hard-working, results-oriented people who are pursuing some of the world’s most sophisticated financial challenges. And our founder-led culture has maintained its results-oriented feel — we work hard, we work as a team, and we work with purpose. Being a member of Aladdin Product means working with the best in the industry to build innovative products that shape financial markets.

Sitting at the intersection of business and technology, the Aladdin Product Management team works closely with developers, researchers, and other team members to innovate, conceptualize, design and pilot new capabilities across the investment lifecycle. As a Senior Product Manager, you will have a positive impact on developing the product vision and leading day to day execution of the roadmap. There are many strategic areas that need exploration, evaluation, and prioritization, while in parallel ensuring that the tactical needs for continuing to deliver the product are met.
 
You are:

• Passionate about building technical solutions in partnership with engineering teams
• A self-starter who enjoys solving sophisticated problems that deepen our understanding of end users
• Curious to learn new skills and willing to embrace work outside of your comfort zone
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and using your ambitious spirit to create new solutions
• A great teammate who is energized by working in a fast-paced environment

 
We are:

• Passionate about building innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients
• Comfortable challenging the status quo
• Curious about financial markets and the technology ecosystem
• Results oriented & metrics driven
• Committed to fostering a purpose driven culture and working horizontally to break down silos

 
Skills / Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in product management / business analysis / client service that includes building and launching technology in a B2B or B2C market
• Proven track record of creating, growing and running a product line to market success
• Strong teammate with desire to lead and influence
• Commercial skill, with ability to prioritize and complete quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present sophisticated information clearly and concisely
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make data driven decisions and deliver results quickly
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or equivalent practical experience

 
Primary Responsibilities:

• Be a subject matter authority of personas, workflows, and tools within your product domain
• Influence teams across Aladdin to drive forward strategic product decisions
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of business, collaborators and client needs
• Capture, evaluate & define detailed product requirements and product specifications
• Develop, prioritize, and maintain roadmaps, provide quarterly updates on deliverables and create content for management communications
• Develop a solid understanding of competitors and industry trends
• Provide technical/industry knowledge to both sales and clients directly on how to use the Aladdin offering

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.

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