Strategic Initiatives Product Manager, Aladdin Accounting

About this role

About the Role

• BlackRock is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Product Manager to join the Aladdin Accounting Product Management team in New York. This role will focus on applying artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to transform investment accounting—improving automation, accuracy, scalability, and client experience across the Aladdin platform.
• You will own and drive AI-enabled product capabilities across accounting workflows, partnering closely with engineering, data science, accounting SMEs, and client-facing teams. This role blends product strategy, applied AI, and deep accounting domain knowledge, offering the opportunity to shape how accounting is delivered at global scale.

What You’ll Do

• Define and execute the AI product strategy for Aladdin Accounting, aligned to client needs and business priorities
• Identify high-impact opportunities to apply AI/ML (e.g., anomaly detection, reconciliation automation, exception management, data quality, forecasting, natural language interfaces)
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle: discovery, roadmap definition, prioritization, delivery, launch, and measurement
• Create traceability through metrics dashboards for internal and client consumption
• Translate accounting and operational challenges into clear AI-driven product requirements and user stories
• Partner closely with engineering and data science teams to design, build, test, and scale AI-enabled features
• Collaborate with accounting SMEs, operations, and client teams to validate solutions and ensure explainability and trust
• Define success metrics and monitor product performance, adoption, and client outcomes
• Ensure AI solutions meet governance, risk, and regulatory expectations, including model transparency and controls
• Act as a thought leader within the accounting product organization on applied AI and emerging technologies

Desired Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in product management, analytics, technology, or investment operations
• Hands-on experience defining requirements and delivering technology-enabled products
• Strong understanding of investment accounting workflows and data
• Experience setting product strategy, leading roadmaps, and influencing senior stakeholders
• Prior leadership of cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Strong interest or experience in AI/ML-driven products (prior hands-on AI delivery strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with applied AI use cases such as automation, pattern recognition, NLP, or predictive analytics
• Solid understanding of investment accounting standards (STAT, TAX, GAAPs, IFRS) and accounting operations
• Ability to balance innovation with control, risk management, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience working closely with engineering and data teams in agile product environments
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent accounting designation is a plus
• Technical fluency (e.g., SQL, Python, data platforms, or ML concepts) is a strong plus
• Big 4 Accounting experience is a plus.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$132,500.00 - USD$162,500.00 . 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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