Data Product Execution, Aladdin Data - Associate

About this role

Aladdin Data is responsible for enterprise data and analytics for BlackRock and its Aladdin clients. We also develop and operate the platforms that produce, distribute, and govern enterprise data and analytics. Our goal is a largely automated, cloud-native platform that radically transforms our data and analytics supply chain, making it faster, easier, and cheaper to discover, access, and leverage data and analytics for asset management.

The Data Product Execution team manages the delivery of Data Product projects and associated project governance and reporting. Execution managers are responsible for crafting a path for  deployment that realizes benefits with minimal disruption to clients and internal consumers, in collaboration with the wider Data Product Delivery team. They are also responsible for stakeholder engagement, communicating the project’s progress while articulating the business benefits of each milestone and highlighting potential blockers or risks. They need to harness not only core project management skills but knowledge of data management, technology development, operational improvement, and financial asset management as well as the ability to communicate clearly in writing and in speech to all levels of the organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders including Data Stewards and the Engineering team to understand business priorities to correctly sequence deployment.
• Act as a contact point for stakeholders ensuring project progress is visible and accessible.
• Actively promote the Reference Data roadmap to partners, articulating the benefits and key results we are delivering.
• Provide periodic updates on the progress and outcomes of each PI to the SLT highlighting wins, risks and blockers.

Knowledge/Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in financial services with exposure to project and program management
• Solid understanding of asset and risk management and financial instrument modelling across a reasonable subset of fixed income, equities, derivatives, and alternatives
• Ability to flexibly balance priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong financial and quantitative abilities with attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly to stakeholders
• Exposure to agile methodology, data management, or service management, a plus
• Exposure to asset management systems, preferably Aladdin, a plus

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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