Client Engagement, Aladdin Wealth Tech, Associate

About this role

About Aladdin Wealth:

Aladdin is uniquely positioned to address the industry’s risk management, portfolio construction and financial technology demands. The Aladdin Wealth team leverages the same risk analytics used by institutional investors to equip wealth management clients with business & risk management, and portfolio construction, analytics & proposal generation capabilities. Aladdin Wealth is partnering with wealth managers to enhance their value proposition to their end clients, create rigor and scale in their investment process, and grow their businesses in a differentiated way. 

Key responsibilities

• Develop a strong working relationship with clients to support implementation and adoption of tools

• Provide technical and analytical ongoing support for Aladdin Wealth clients including the coding and configuration of Aladdin Wealth’s front-end tool, analytical engine, optimization engine, modeling of complex derivatives (e.g. structured notes), configuration of Aladdin risk models and management of large volume data processes to ensure successful daily delivery of the platform 

• Gather, compile, model, validate, and analyze data from internal/external sources to provide meaningful insights

• Assist in the day-to-day project management of client implementations and client on-going engagements, including updating project plans, documenting user requirements and managing action items

• Consult with clients to understand their commercial business objectives and work with them to implement our product in a way that helps transform their business consistent with their strategic priorities

• Function as the internal representative for clients by driving alignment between the Aladdin Wealth offering and client analytical and functional needs

• Perform technical analysis and support the development of core Aladdin models and risk systems

• Assist in the production and development of Aladdin tools and support client implementations

• Participate in prospective client pitches and be the best representative for the Aladdin Wealth platform 

Skills & qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience, preferably in financial industry or fin-tech

• Excellent problem-solving skills, quantitative skills, and analytical thinking

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin/Cantonese.

• Strong project management and coordination skills; able to manage multiple priorities

• Nice to have technical skills (e.g. Python, SQL, JavaScript) or having desire for learning new technology

• Deliver high level of service through responsiveness and accuracy & has an eye for detail

• Experience within the Wealth Management industry is a plus

• CFA/FRM is a plus  

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work with changing priorities

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.