About this role
About Aladdin Client Business
The Aladdin Client Business is growing rapidly, with the volume of new client deals growing each year. We are at the next phase of our growth and are evolving into a business with multiple new product launches. Successful candidates will join in our efforts to help our clients onboard the world’s leading end-to-end operating system to manage investment portfolios and transform their business.
About this role
The Aladdin Client Transformation group is responsible for the installation and deployment of Aladdin and related products and services globally. Aladdin transformations are high profile initiatives that require team members to have significant exposure and play an active role in redefinition of investment organizations. A typical transformation project is at least as much about processes and implementing change as it is about investments & technology. We help clients achieve ambitious strategic objectives, which range from streamlining investment operations to integrating teams, to unifying their investment analytics & risk reporting framework, to modernizing their overall investment process.
As an Aladdin Operations Implementation Associate, you will have a vital role in ensuring the smooth implementation of our operation solutions for our clients. You will collaborate closely with our team of professionals to identify client requirements, create tailored solutions, and offer continuous assistance. With our established reputation and advanced technology, you will have access to the necessary tools and support to thrive in the dynamic field of investment operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Understand client objectives and execute the delivery of Aladdin implementations for Operations
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Collaborate with the Client's Ops team members and support them throughout the implementation lifecycle
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Coordinate and implement client specific investment operations’ configuration and portfolio initialization
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Follow through project plans with measurable goals, driving consensus with internal and client stakeholders to work towards common objectives for implementing Aladdin’s investment operations
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Occasional travel may be required, including international opportunities
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Become a SME across multiple operations functional areas (e.g. Trade Operations, Corporate Actions, Cash & Asset Reconciliations)
Qualifications
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3-5 years of work experience in consulting, software implementation or investment operations
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Well-organized with the ability to manage priorities effectively
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Client-focused with a passion for providing high-quality service
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Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex concepts clearly
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Enjoys a fast paced, high-intensity and complex environment, troubleshooting time critical issues
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Collaborate in a team environment, fostering commitment, team motivation, and acceptance of new ideas or actions
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Build constructive relationships with internal and external partners to achieve goals
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Project management experience (e.g., PMP) a plus
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SQL, Python and command-line programming experience a plus
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Fluency in both Japanese and English.
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.
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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.
