About this role
Aladdin Data Solutions is responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of Aladdin's enterprise data and analytics capabilities for both BlackRock and Aladdin clients. Data sits at the heart of Aladdin, powering portfolio management, risk analytics, compliance, performance measurement, regulatory reporting, and investment operations.
The Data Implementation team partners with leading global asset managers, asset owners, and institutional investors to onboard and optimize investment data within the Aladdin platform. The team manages end-to-end data implementation across security master, benchmark, portfolio, market, and analytics data domains, ensuring clients realize the full value of Aladdin's investment technology ecosystem.
As an Associate, you will work directly with clients, business stakeholders, and technology partners to design, implement, and scale data solutions that support complex investment workflows across public and private markets.
Key ResponsibilitiesClient Delivery & ImplementationLead data workstreams for new Aladdin implementations and platform expansions.
Partner with clients to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish implementation plans.
Drive successful execution of implementation milestones through proactive stakeholder management and project coordination.
Facilitate client workshops focused on data strategy, operating models, and Aladdin best practices.
Configure and onboard investment data from client sources and third-party vendors into the Aladdin platform.
Support the setup of portfolio structures, benchmark mappings, security master configurations, and analytics frameworks.
Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance activities to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Analyze complex investment datasets and develop solutions to address client-specific business requirements.
Collaborate with investment professionals, operations teams, engineers, data stewards, and product partners across global teams.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing guidance on Aladdin data standards, workflows, and operating models.
Partner with Analytics and Data Stewardship teams to validate valuation, performance, and risk analytics outputs.
Translate business requirements into scalable data solutions and functional specifications.
Contribute to enhancements of Aladdin Data products, implementation playbooks, and operational processes.
Leverage technology and automation tools to improve implementation efficiency and client outcomes.
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and production readiness activities.
Develop client-facing implementation documentation and operating procedures.
Partner with production support and operations teams to ensure smooth transition of clients into BAU support models.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
3–5 years of experience in investment data management, financial technology, implementation consulting, investment operations, or data analytics.
Strong understanding of investment products including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and multi-asset portfolios.
Experience working with large datasets and performing data analysis and reconciliation.
Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and project management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and clients.
Experience with investment management platforms, market data, risk analytics, or portfolio management systems.
Working knowledge of Python and SQL.
Exposure to data integration, ETL processes, and data governance practices.
Familiarity with private markets, alternative investments, or derivatives data.
Knowledge of UNIX, Java, Perl, or similar technologies is advantageous.
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related discipline.
- 3-5 years of experience in investment data management, financial technology, implementation consulting, investment operations, or data analytics.
- Strong understanding of investment products including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and multi-asset portfolios.
- Experience working with large datasets and performing data analysis and reconciliation.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to engage senior stakeholders and clients.
- Experience with investment management platforms, market data, risk analytics, or portfolio management systems.
- Working knowledge of Python and SQL.
- Exposure to data integration, ETL processes, and data governance practices.
- Familiarity with private markets, alternative investments, or derivatives data.
- Knowledge of UNIX, Java, Perl, or similar technologies.
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with an employer match plus an additional company retirement contribution. Together with an employee stock purchase option, this positions retirement support as a notable strength for U.S. roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family‑building resources (adoption, fertility, nursing support) are emphasized, alongside child, special‑needs, and elder‑care resources. This breadth signals meaningful support across diverse family situations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off (FTO) for eligible roles is promoted, with additional sick and bereavement leave. Time away is framed as enabling rest and recharge when needed.
BlackRock Insights
What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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