Aladdin Business, Client Engagement, Vice President
Description About this role About this role The Aladdin Client Engagement team is hiring in Milan!
The Aladdin Client Engagement (ACE) group manages the partnerships formed with each BlackRock Solutions client and is the trusted advisor, problem solver and business partner to Aladdin clients. They are the key point of contact and are charged with driving, deepening and growing the relationship over time through product and analytics knowledge. The Client Manager is highly focused on understanding the needs and evolving priorities of client organizations and on providing analytical and investment process solutions that leverage the capabilities of the entire BlackRock Solutions organization.
Are you a highly motivated professional interested in building a career in Fintech Industry? Do you want to be part of a team that shapes and improves our client's investment processes? Can you deliver in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges? If this sounds like you, then join the Aladdin® business.
As a member of one of BlackRock's fastest growing areas you will have the commercial and client-facing skillset to work on the complete investment lifecycle, leveraging cutting edge technology to help some of the largest institutions and investors in the world.
In this role, you will:
Serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, driving to identify, understand, and solve complex analytical problems
Own relationships with client teams including senior management (e.g. Head of Risk & Compliance, Chief of Investment...) to understand their business objectives and needs and help them use Aladdin expertise to achieve their firm's goals.
Build strong internal relationships within BlackRock Solutions, and the wider BlackRock, in support of your clients
Develop a deep understanding of your client's business objectives, and help leverage Aladdin expertise to achieve their organization's goals
Provide impactful solutions, combining investment lifecycle expertise with your knowledge of financial markets
Work closely with Aladdin product managers, developers, and financial modelers to further the value proposition of the Aladdin platform
We have:
The feel of a start-up with the backing of the world's largest asset manager
A dynamic environment with professional growth opportunities and a welcoming employee culture
Sophisticated clients who call on our expertise to achieve strategic objectives ranging from streamlining workflows to implementing creative and innovative solutions
An organization that prides itself on delivering a superior user experience
You have:
A working knowledge of risk (investment and regulatory risk), portfolio management, compliance, data/analytics and client reporting processes acquired either through direct experience or in a consulting capacity
A working understanding of equity, fixed income, alternatives, and derivative markets and analytics, with experience in advising Clients on portfolio strategies, portfolio optimization, risk assessments, and performance attribution
Familiarity with buy-side investment management workflows, proficient in market trends, strong interest in technology, with prior knowledge of databases and an aptitude for learning new systems
A consultative approach to understanding client needs and a passion for solving problems
A self-starter mindset and drive to succeed in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, working as part of a multi-disciplinary global team
Emotional ownership, pride in what you do and a strong team ethos
5 years of experience in Financial Services, Technology, Consulting or Buy Side firm
Native Italian language skills as well as business level English language skills
You may have:
Experience working with large datasets, leveraging SQL, VBA, R, Python and/or Aladdin
CFA, FRM or other professional qualifications
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 pilot BlackRock's current hybrid work pilot is designed to help you experience the best of both worlds: the opportunity to connect with colleagues in person and the flexibility to work remotely, with greater time to focus on what's important to you. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are generally expected to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home (on average) each week. For some business groups, more time may be required in the office, while greater flexibility may be in place for others. Our "One BlackRock" culture means you'll be supported to collaborate with your new colleagues while bringing your full self to work - wherever you are.
The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.
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.
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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
