Aladdin Product, Product Manager, Vice President

About this role

BlackRock is the world’s leading asset management firm and Aladdin is the central nervous system for investment professionals to see their whole portfolio, understand risk exposure, and act with precision. It is a $1BN+ technology business that has significant growth aspirations over the next five years. Being a part of BlackRock means being a part of a community of smart, results-oriented people who are pursuing some of the world’s most sophisticated financial challenges. And our founder-led culture has maintained its results-oriented feel — we work hard, we work as a team, and we work with purpose. Being a member of Aladdin Product means working with the best in the industry to build innovative products that shape financial markets.

Sitting at the intersection of business and technology, the Aladdin Product Management team works closely with developers, researchers, and other stakeholders to innovate, conceptualize, design and pilot new capabilities across the investment lifecycle. As a Product Manager, you will have a positive impact on developing the product vision and leading day to day execution of the roadmap. There are many strategic areas that need exploration, evaluation, and prioritization, while in parallel ensuring that the tactical needs for continuing to deliver the product are met.

About this role: 

The nature of how portfolios are built is changing. Clients are increasingly looking beyond traditional fixed income and equities to more diversified, resilient portfolios made up of all asset classes, both public and private. As alternative investments become mainstream, the ability to estimate risk, exposures, and measure performance across the Whole Portfolio is increasingly important to deliver end-client outcomes.

By bringing together eFront + Aladdin, we can deliver the most comprehensive investment management solution for diverse portfolios. The Whole Portfolio sets a new standard in the investment and risk management industry by joining public and private market investments into a consolidated platform. This role is for a Product Manager on the Whole Portfolio Product team and will be responsible for leading our product strategy and roadmap execution for our Front Office capabilities, which span Exposures + Risk, Analytics, and Performance.

You are:

• Passionate about building technical solutions in partnership with engineering teams
• A self-starter who enjoys solving complex problems that deepen our understanding of end users
• Curious to learn new skills and willing to embrace work outside of your comfort zone
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and using your entrepreneurial spirit to create new solutions
• A team player who is energized by working in a fast-paced environment

We are:

• Passionate about building innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients
• Comfortable challenging the status quo
• Curious about financial markets and the technology ecosystem, with a focus on Private Markets
• Results oriented & metrics driven
• Committed to fostering a purpose driven culture and working horizontally to break down silos

Skills / Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in product management / business analysis / client service that includes building and launching technology in a B2B or B2C market or other financial technology or financial experience
• Strong team player with ability to lead and influence across the organization
• Commercial acumen, with ability to prioritize and execute quickly 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to make data driven decisions and deliver results quickly 
• Preference for and demonstrated success in a team-oriented environment
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or equivalent practical experience
• This role is specialized and will require technical and analytical skills and mindset (e.g. ability to work with financial modelers, financial engineers as well as quantitative investment professionals)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Working with other product managers to define the product strategy and vision for Risk and Analytical capabilities for our Whole Portfolio offerings (Private Markets and Muli-Asset Strategies). Partner across teams such as Aladdin Financial Engineer, Aladdin Data, and the Aladdin Investor product teams
• Develop a strong understanding of the needs of Private Market investments industry, especially when it comes CIO personas, multi-asset risk managers, portfolio managers, and performance analysts
• Be a subject matter expert of personas, workflows, and tools within your product domain 
• Influence teams across Aladdin to drive forward strategic product decisions 
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of business, stakeholder and client needs 
• Gather, evaluate & define detailed product requirements and product specifications 
• Develop, prioritize, and maintain roadmaps, provide quarterly updates on deliverables and create content for management communications 
• Develop a strong understanding of competitors and industry trends 
• Provide technical/industry expertise to both sales and clients directly on how to leverage the Aladdin offering. Act as the product lead resource for the rest of the organization (Marketing, Sales, Client Businesses)
• Own the development backlog: quarterly planning, backlog grooming, sprint planning and delivery demos
• Defining, in collaboration with the engineering team and UI/UX team, the features requirements, use cases, user Stories, and user journey maps necessary to deliver a complete product/feature to market
• Manage Aha: ideas management, roadmap, epic and feature prioritization, review feedback and new requests / client commitments

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.

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