About this role
The team is looking for Associate-level investment data specialists to support the delivery and expansion of Aladdin’s data capabilities across a growing client base. In this role, the Associate will contribute to client data implementation projects across multiple data domains, working closely with senior team members, partners, and clients. The role provides hands-on exposure to end-to-end data onboarding, analytics enablement, and client-facing delivery within Aladdin.
The Associate will be responsible for executing defined project tasks, supporting data onboarding activities, and assisting with analysis, testing, and documentation, while developing a strong foundation in Aladdin data conventions, investment data, and implementation best practices.
Responsibilities
Support client data implementations by assisting with requirements gathering, scope clarification, and project planning activities for the data management workstream of Aladdin implementations.
Execute assigned tasks within the data workstream and track progress against project milestones under the guidance of senior team members.
Collaborate with client investment, technology, and data teams to support data mapping, normalization, and implementation activities.
Learn and apply Aladdin data conventions and target-state data management workflows, assist with client walkthroughs as needed.
Use standard interfaces and configurable tools to onboard client data from clients and/or third-party data providers.
Assist with configuring analytics jobs and deliverables by supporting the setup, validation, and troubleshooting of analytics workflows to ensure accurate and timely outputs in collaboration with senior specialists.
Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks; help investigate data issues and support resolution with internal teams, vendors, or clients.
Support business and technical analysis by documenting client requirements and translating them into clear inputs for data stewards, production solutions, and engineering teams.
Participate in client UAT activities by executing test cases, validating results, and documenting findings.
Prepare and maintain client-facing documentation using standard templates and support the transition of new clients into production support in partnership with Data Operations.
Contribute to process improvements, standardization efforts, and internal initiatives aimed at improving data onboarding efficiency and quality.
Qualifications and skillsets:
We are looking for quick learners, independent thinkers with new perspectives to challenge the way we operate and help prototype new solutions we can ultimately deploy to a standard implementation playbook. Individuals with strong technical and analytical interests and skills would find the data implementation practice best in supporting their continuous developments through the ownership of critical client project elements as well as organizational initiatives to constantly evolve the platform and best-practice, leveraging data and technology.
Bachelor’s Degree is required, with preference to business, technology, or engineering focus.
4+ years of experience either as an investment/data technology implementation specialist or with direct relevant user, development, service, or operation experiences.
Familiarity with investment data and analytics is required; Private markets or derivative knowledge is a plus.
Strong attention to details and focus on high quality delivery.
Comfortable working with clients and partners at all levels of the business.
Relentless desire for understanding how processes work and entrepreneurial drive to learn new skills and technologies.
Strong track record of successfully handling and completing large and complex projects. Critical thinking and demonstratable experience using technology to solve problems at scale.
Shown ability to work well independently or as part of a team in an innovative, ambitious, and fast-paced environment, run multiple tasks, adapt to change, and work well under tight time restraints.
Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Working experience with SQL preferred. Knowledge of UNIX/Linux, Python or Java 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.
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 (business, technology, or engineering preferred)
- 4+ years experience in investment/data technology implementation or directly relevant user, development, service, or operations roles
- Familiarity with investment data and analytics (private markets or derivatives a plus)
- Experience with data onboarding, mapping, normalization, validation, reconciliation, and UAT
- Strong attention to detail and track record delivering large, complex projects
- Client-facing communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Working experience with SQL
- Knowledge of UNIX/Linux
- Knowledge of Python
- Knowledge of Java
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with a stated company match formula (subject to plan caps) alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is prominently featured. Feedback suggests these elements make the financial-wellness offering a notable strength among large employers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of at least 16 weeks for primary caregivers, plus adoption support, fertility benefits, and child/elder back‑up care, is highlighted across materials. Offerings are substantial, with specifics varying by location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off for many U.S. salaried roles, paired with sick and bereavement leave, provides generous time‑away options. Wellness resources such as free access to Calm and an Employee Assistance Program further support rest and recovery.
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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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