Director, Aladdin Client Transformations, Trading

About this role

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand client objectives and goals paired with strong emotional ownership to deliver on solutions utilizing Aladdin capabilities
• Engage the Client’s key leaders to understand, redesign, and deploy strategic business workflows across the full spectrum of the their Trading requirements, including logical and physical internal and external routing of orders, vendor and venue connectivity, pre and post-trade trade charges, fees and TCA
• Collaborate closely with the Client’s senior management team (Chief Operational Officer, Heads of Trading and Heads of Desks) and provide strong leadership throughout the Aladdin Implementation
• Work directly with the Client to create and administer the implementation project plan, as well as the coordination of resources across multiple functional areas
• Gain an in-depth knowledge of Aladdin functionality and workflows to ensure clients take full advantage of the suite of Aladdin products and tools
• Lead and assist in Aladdin configuration, testing and user training
• Work closely with the client and Aladdin Product Managers to support client development needs
• Participate in Aladdin business development activities assisting in Platform demonstrations as well as  system validations and due diligence meetings with prospective clients
• Actively manage client communications regarding Aladdin product changes and configurations, as related to Aladdin onboarding
• Aid in developing improved practices to make the Implementation model more efficient with each new implementation
• Develop strong relationships within BlackRock Solutions and BlackRock to ensure the best client experience

Desired Skills:

• 10+ years’ work experience in within the financial services industry, preferably in a technical capacity.
• Well organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities with a hands-on approach
• Deep understanding of trade execution and preferably post-trade workflows.
• Knowledge of buy-side processes and understanding of investment
• Experience with order management systems and experience working directly with senior traders
• Familiarity with Execution Management Systems, Broker/Dealers, Dark Pools and other ECNs
• Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly to clients
• Customer service oriented and experience facing off with clients
• A Working understanding of FIX Protocol
• Multi-asset understanding of Equity, Fixed Income, Derivative and FX Trading

 

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$195,000.00 - USD$275,000.00 . 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 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