Quantitative Technology & Implementation, Associate

About This Role

Aladdin Wealth Tech’s mission is to transform wealth management through technology and differentiate BlackRock as a strategic partner for our clients. As technology fundamentally reshapes the global WM industry, we partner with wealth managers to enhance their value proposition to their end clients, create rigor and scale in their investment process and grow their businesses during a period of rapid transformation in the industry.

The Client Delivery and Execution team is responsible for representing Aladdin's analytics and modeling capabilities to Aladdin Wealth clients, owning the technical implementation and servicing of wealth clients, and driving alignment between new client opportunities and innovation within Aladdin Wealth's product suite for major commercial strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Help lead the day-to-day client servicing and project management of client implementations and ongoing client engagements
• Help lead client implementations, working to understand their business problems, then design and deliver solutions
• Contribute to the build-out of product capabilities, functioning as the internal representative for clients by driving alignment between the Aladdin Wealth offering and client needs
• Work with product managers, engineers, and researchers to help craft the product offering and support the development of core Aladdin models and risk systems
• Build and deliver technical analyses to help clients better understand Aladdin models and how our offering can be applied their business problems
• Participate in prospective client pitches and be the best representative for the Aladdin Wealth platform

Required Skills

• Strong fundamental understanding of technology and financial analytics
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey sophisticated concepts simply and clearly to clients
• The ability to face-off to external clients with solid project management and coordination skills, balancing multiple priorities simultaneously
• The desire to have a deep understanding of analytics and our clients, applying technology to solve real business needs
• The ability to thrive under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced environment, as well as set and meet tight deadlines
• Experience in software engineering/development (e.g., Python, Java, R, SQL, Unix),
• Experience implementing scalable processes, as a plus
• Experience within the Wealth Management industry, as a plus

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$132,500.00 - USD$162,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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 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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