About this role

Business Unit Overview

BlackRock Aladdin business is uniquely positioned to address the industry’s investment management and financial technology demands. The various business departments within Aladdin entity are focused on providing clients with highly scalable end to end investment management solutions for both Public and Private markets. The Aladdin Client Business (ACB) entity is effectively responsible to growth the Aladdin business with our existing external clients, implement our solutions and manage the relationship & services across the lifetime of our clients.

The role sits within our Aladdin Client Engagement team that is responsible to expand our footprint withing our existing client base as well as minimize churn and provide best in class user experience on our technologies: user adoption, value delivery and client satisfactions are key objectives for our teams.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Client Engagement team and will assume a Value Delivery position, servicing our clients in Middle East & Africa across and is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The candidate must have a solid finger pulse of the client’s entire organization and be imbedded into the client’s key Decision Makers and Business leaders to drive adoption and growth. BlackRock as a firm expects significant growth in the Middle East region and the successful candidate will be an integral part of the local team who will be going to make this possible.

In this role, you will:

• Mobilize Aladdin’s suite of risk, attribution and portfolio management capabilities to deliver best-in-class solutions for our clients
• Serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, driving to identify, understand, and solve complex problems
• Own relationships with client teams and execute projects across clients
• Build strong internal relationships within BlackRock Solutions, and the wider BlackRock, in support of your clients
• Develop a deep understanding of your client’s business objectives, and help leverage Aladdin expertise to achieve their organization’s goals
• Work closely with Aladdin product managers, developers, and financial modelers to further the value proposition of the Aladdin platform
• Articulate the value proposition of Aladdin's products externally, while also distilling the key gaps or blockers that prevent adoptions / sales to senior APG stakeholders.
• Fully understand client themes & sentiment in region. Partner with SRM in developing GTM strategies and overall client plans.
• Maintain relationship with department heads and / or appropriate c-suite.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and capability to talk broadly about industry trends and key priorities

You have:

• A working understanding of equity, fixed income, alternatives, and derivative markets and analytics, with experience in advising Clients on portfolio strategies, portfolio optimization, risk assessments, and performance attribution
• Familiarity with buy-side investment management workflows, proficient in market trends,
• A consultative approach to understanding client needs and a passion for solving problems
• Strong interest in technology and an aptitude for learning new systems
• Emotional ownership, pride in what you do and a strong team ethos
• Experience in executing projects
• 1-4 years of experience in Financial Services, Technology, Consulting or Buy Side firm.
• Proactive mindset and takes ownership for driving positive outcomes and executing on leadership objectives quickly
• To lead in strong consultancy-based communication skills and ability to articulate effective opportunities and risks cross team / projects

You may have:

• CFA, FRM or other professional qualifications
• A working knowledge of SQL, UNIX, VBA, R, Python or similar tools, and/or Aladdin
• Direct portfolio management, risk or trading experience

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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 Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.