Aladdin Value Engineering, Vice President

About this role

About Aladdin

Aladdin® is an operating system for investment managers that seeks to connect the information, people and technology needed to manage money in real time. The Aladdin platform combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, compliance and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making, effective risk management, efficient trading and operational scale.

Through the Aladdin Client Business, Aladdin is delivered to a community of over 900 institutional clients around the globe, including BlackRock. There are over 100,000 end users of Aladdin globally.

The Aladdin Client Business is comprised of 1,400+ professionals responsible for implementing and supporting our Aladdin clients, sales and marketing, and ensuring the Aladdin Community maximizes Aladdin products through engagement and education.

Team Description

The mission of the Aladdin Value Engineering (AVE) team is to work with prospective clients to understand the potential impact of an investment in Aladdin technology and to partner with existing clients to realize this impact. This is achieved through short, dynamic projects that define a joint, high-level target operating model vision, implementation plan and business case. The team typically engages across the most strategic and complex prospects of the Aladdin Client Business globally.

Role Description

The VP, AVE will be responsible for designing and executing joint impact study projects with prospective and existing Aladdin clients. This includes project scoping and management, stakeholder management (both internal and external), financial modelling and the design and delivery of C-level presentations. While the role has a global scope, the primary focus will be on building AVE’s presence in the Americas and lead the team’s regional efforts.

This is a highly collaborative role that requires partnership with counterparts across Aladdin functions globally, including the Business Development (Sales), Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales), Client Engagement (Relationship Management) teams. The team also frequently works with external consulting firms advising our clients. As an innovative new function within the Aladdin Client Business, AVE brings an entrepreneurial spirit with an objective of developing business frameworks, Excel models, benchmark analyses and case studies that contribute to more effective and scaled sales engagements.

This position reports to the Global Head of Aladdin Value Engineering.

Experience Required

The successful candidate will be a high performer with a well-rounded skillset across strategy, technical and soft skills and a proven ability to think laterally.  

They will enjoy working in fast-paced project settings with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility. The candidate will be comfortable working across sales regions, adapting quickly to different client contexts and ways of working, as well as collaborating with a large number of external parties and internal partner functions.

 We are looking for:

• 7+ years’ experience in financial services, with a background in strategy and/or technology consulting being a plus
• Proven ability to scope and lead strategic projects, incl. the design and delivery of PMO frameworks, storylines and C-level presentations
• Exceptional analytical and financial modelling skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence at all organizational levels and bridge technical and strategic perspectives

• Proficiency in English required; additional languages and prior international work experience are desirable

• A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for candidates who hold a Master’s degree or an MBA

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$137,500.00 - USD$194,000.00 . 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.

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