Description
About this role
BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock’s mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.
Being a part of BlackRock means being part of a community of smart, results-oriented
people who are pursuing some of the world’s most sophisticated financial challenges.
And our founder-led culture has maintained its results-oriented feel – we work hard, we
work as a team, and we work with purpose. At the heart of BlackRock is Aladdin, a tech
platform that unifies the investment management – through a common data language
– to enable scale, provide insights and support true business transformation.
The Aladdin Product Solutions team is responsible for accelerating the design and delivery of scalable end-to-end product solutions. As a member of the team, you will operate at the intersection of business and technology working horizontally with business, product, and engineering leaders. You are a horizontal thinker who identifies the “white space” between product verticals that need to be addressed to enable client outcomes that exceed expectations. You will provide consultation, expertise, and coordination at critical moments throughout the client lifecycle for Aladdin clients and drive the design and delivery of product solutions affecting multiple user segments and workflows, applicable to many clients. You will inform future product strategy and investment. We seek a leader who demonstrates strong program and product management skills required to accelerate solutioning, manage stakeholders, and see through delivery of solutions.
Key responsibilities :
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Build and influence inclusive cross-functional teams across the product delivery value chain and client business teams
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Leads cross-functional teams to design holistic solutions that balance client needs with business objectives
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Own the design and delivery of product solutions from beginning to end by translating client needs to market and business requirements, leading accountable cross-functional resources to execute, and seeing through the delivery of solutions
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Develop a thorough understanding of high value product opportunities that require horizontal design and development; inform and influence future strategic investment in product
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Role model outstanding PDLC and project management discipline; produce high quality artifacts and communicate key updates and insights broadly to maintain organizational alignment
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Broker dialog between stakeholders, combats potential challenges or risks with mitigation tactics, and adjusts plans with agility to keep delivery on track
Skills and qualifications :
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Proven success managing large, cross-functional, technical projects by delivering measurable value, on time and on budget, to demanding client communities
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Proficiency working with product managers, engineers, and business functions
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate up and down the organization
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Strong organizational, networking, problem-solving, and planning skills
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5+ years of experience in designing enterprise grade applications
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5+ years product management experience with proven record of successful launches
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5+ years project management experience with proven track record of on-time, on-budget delivery
For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $157,500 – $214,500. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
Job requisition #
R241521
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