Aladdin Client Transformations, Director

Job Description

About this role Role Brief Aladdin is an operating system for investment managers that seeks to connect the information, people, and technology needed to manage money in real time. The Aladdin platform combines risk analytics with portfolio management, trading, compliance, and investment operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making, effective risk management, efficient trading, and operational scale. Aladdin is used by a community of over 200 institutional clients around the world, including BlackRock. There are over 100,000 end users of Aladdin globally. The team is comprised of 1500+ professionals responsible for implementing and supporting our Aladdin clients, sales and marketing, and ensuring the Aladdin Community maximizes Aladdin products through engagement and education. We are seeking a dynamic candidate with a proven track record in investment platform implementation and client management to join our Aladdin Client Transformations (ACT) team. The role is pivotal in building and growing the ACT team in India across practices (functional verticals) from Risk and Portfolio management, Investment Operations to Accounting. The individual will work closely with our internal partner teams as well as clients to implement Aladdin at scale. Key responsibilities Lead the Aladdin Client Transformations (ACT) team in India Lead the team and ensure timely completion of activities Lead the onboarding of new hires - ensure appropriate training materials and support is available Work closely with individuals in the team on their objectives and career paths Act as a senior advisor and help the team on both client management and implementation activities Coordinate with practice and delivery leads (Program managers) on implementation staffing Work closely with practice leads to identify and implement scale initiatives and cross-practice harmonies Build positive relationships with internal customers for smooth BAU operations Champion a culture of innovation by leading critical initiatives and encouraging contributions from others in the team Required Skills and Experience 12+ years of work experience in the financial services industry Working understanding of equity, fixed income and derivative markets, and analytics Strong industry knowledge and can speak to market issues, trends and regulatory needs Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey sophisticated concepts simply and clearly to clients Experience advising and engaging with clients Enjoys fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team environment, excels independently as well. Prior people manager/leadership experience Business Analyst and/or Project management experience Experience with SQL, UNIX, VBA, C++, PERL or similar tools, and/or Aladdin Our benefits . Our hybrid work model . About BlackRock . 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. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com / company / blackrock 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.