Aladdin Business, Client Engagement, VP, Japan

About this role

BlackRock Inc. is a preeminent global firm, providing investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional and individual investors around the world. Aladdin provides clients with access to the intellectual capital, risk analytics and investment platform used to support BlackRock's asset management business. By combining sophisticated risk analytics and investment systems with capital markets and business process expertise, Aladdin helps clients address a variety of risk management and investment process challenges. Aladdin® platform is an operating system for investment managers that combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making, effective risk management, efficient trading and operational scale.

The Aladdin Client Engagement (ACE) Group manages the partnerships formed with each Aladdin client.  The ACE is the trusted advisor, problem solver and business partner to Aladdin clients.  They are the key point of contact and are charged with driving and deepening the relationship over time.  The ACE is highly focused on understanding the needs and evolving priorities of client organizations and on providing investment process solutions that leverage the capabilities of the entire BlackRock Solutions organization.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The ACE is actively seeking a Vice President to help manage a set of high profile sophisticated clients in Pension/Asset Management/Insurance/Banking industry and Official Institutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engagement of client’s key stakeholders and account planning. Be a trusted partner of our clients.

• Engage multiple stakeholders and connect with broader BlackRock relationship.

• Understand client objectives, investment & trading strategies and market events.

• Strategic and consultative, to have discussions around regulatory requirements, workflow, systems best practice, or peer setup.

• Creating and delivering client commercial strategy, both harvesting and churn, together with team.

• New business from harvesting. Also work with Aladdin Business Development to expand our business.

• New product adoption. Ensure clients are taking full advantage of Aladdin’s capabilities.

• Influence strategy of Aladdin product through client conversations and deliver.

• Drive client-initiated strategic projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity and curiosity in market and industry trends.

• Strategic and consultative. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

• Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly to clients.

• Keen client-focused spirit, team player and commercial mind-set.

• >3 years relevant experience and knowledge in financial technology, financial products, investment management, investment operations and/or risk management of broad asset classes e.g., equity, fixed income, derivatives and preferably alternatives that may include;

  • Asset allocation

  • Risk management

  • Portfolio management/construction

  • Performance and attribution

  • Order management, execution management

  • Trade operations and trade reporting

  • Position and cash management including corporate action management

  • Investment guideline monitoring

  • Data management

• Business level Japanese as well as English language skills. Business level language skills in other Asian language (e.g., Korean) is a plus.

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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