Aladdin Business, Client Engagement, Associate

About this role

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. BlackRock’s mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

We are seeking an Aladdin Relationship Manager to work closely with Aladdin clients to be their trusted consultant, problem solver, and business partner – and to take full advantage of Aladdin.

Key responsibilities include:

· Own relationships with client teams including senior management to understand their business objectives and needs, and help them use Aladdin expertise to achieve their firm’s goals.

· Support new revenue opportunities with existing clients

· Accountable for a piece of a large client or several small clients, including applying best practices for client management, account planning, managing CRM content

· Develop a strong understanding of the client's business and current priorities.

· Produce and assess KPIs to support internal monitoring.

· Develop an understanding of the client's industry and competitive landscape.

· Collaborate strongly with partner teams managing service, deployments, high value projects, and business development

· Build strong internal relationships within the Aladdin Client Business, and the wider BlackRock globally, in support of your clients

Required Skills and Experience

· 2+ years of work experience in the financial services or technology industry

· Prior experience in account management, relationship management and/ or supporting harvesting and growth opportunities

· Strong interest in FinTech, with prior knowledge of databases

· Familiarity with buy-side investment management workflows

· Proficient in market trends and industry knowledge

· Working understanding of equity, fixed income and derivative markets, and analytics

· Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly to clients

· Self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced, high-intensity environment and works well as part of a multi-disciplinary global team

Preferred Skills and Experience

· CFA, FRM, CIMA, or CAIA certification

· Account management / relationship management with external clients

 

For California only the salary range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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.

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 r