About this role
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!
Joining BlackRock means becoming part of a community of smart people dedicated to solving sophisticated financial challenges. Our company culture, led by our founders, remains committed to achieving our goals. We put in the effort, collaborate as a team, and work with a clear sense of purpose. Being a member of Aladdin Product means working with the best in the industry to build innovative products that shape financial markets!
The Aladdin Product Management team collaborates with developers, researchers, and other team members to innovate and craft new capabilities for 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.
About this role:
This specific role sits within the private markets (eFront) and whole portfolio team that is responsible for an end-to-end platform for LPs, GPs and Asset Servicers to handle private market portfolios. The platform streamlines operations, gives investors access to accurate and standardized data, and optimizes communication between market participants.
As a trusted product expert, the Product Manager for eFront community tools will take ownership of our existing solutions and contribute to advise our product strategy.
Connect market trends and client needs with product engineering teams to coordinate and complete eFront portfolio supervising product strategy.
This individual will help us improve our current positioning, while defining the right trajectory to streamline further connectivity between asset managers and investors through Investment Café and digitize workflows between asset managers and asset servicers through eFront Provider
Strong candidates will bring their hands on experience in the Fin tech and Alternatives investment tech space.
You will be aware / research the competitive landscape and influence out technical and commercial decisions. You will also lead new product initiatives, coordinate engagement with users, be responsible for product roadmaps, and ensure unparalleled execution to deliver winning products. Success in this product vertical will both improve eFront Private solutions and Aladdin’s overall value offering and facilitate new growth opportunities, ultimately contributing to bold Aladdin growth targets in the Private Markets space.
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 you:
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 teammate who is motivated by the fast pace of the work environment
About us:
We are passionate about building innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients. Comfortable challenging the status quo and curious about financial markets and the technology ecosystem. Results oriented & metrics driven, committed to fostering a purpose driven culture and working horizontally to break down silos.
Key responsibilities:
Collaborate with other product managers to define the product strategy and vision. This implies a proven understanding of the needs of the Private Market investments industry, especially when it comes to collaboration across the community.
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, collaborator and client needs
Capture, evaluate & define detailed product requirements and product specifications
Develop, prioritize, and maintain roadmaps, provide quarterly updates on results and create content for management communications
Acquire a comprehensive understanding of competitors and industry trends
Provide technical/industry knowledge to both sales and clients directly on how to apply the Aladdin offering
Skills / Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability in product management / business analysis / client service that includes building and launching technology in a B2B or B2C market
Demonstrable track record of creating, growing and running a product line to market success
Strong and encouraging teammate with the ability to lead and influence
Strong competence in analyzing and prioritizing tasks with the ability to complete promptly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
Proficiency working with a diverse set of backgrounds, including technical developers, business leaders, and target end users.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to make data driven decisions and deliver results quickly
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or equivalent practical 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.
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA/FSA options and telemedicine. Mental-health resources such as counseling/EAP, wellness incentives, and Calm access are also featured.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include savings plans, employer-supported contributions described as competitive in summaries, and financial education resources. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also noted in certain locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is gender-neutral with up to 16 weeks for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for non-primary caregivers. Additional supports include adoption assistance, fertility benefits in some locations, childcare/elder-care resources, and nursing-mother programs.
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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