About this role
Aladdin Product, Trading Product Manager
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.
About the Role
The Aladdin Product Management team sits at the intersection of business and technology, working closely with developers, researchers, designers, and clients to innovate, conceptualize, and deliver new capabilities across the investment lifecycle.
As a Trading Product Manager, you will focus on aligning strategy and execution for Aladdin’s trading platform, with a particular emphasis on high-scale, cross-asset trading initiatives. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, balancing long-term vision with near-term delivery. You will partner with engineering, UX, and client teams to drive best-in-class OEMS capabilities that support the evolving needs of global investors.
Key Responsibilities
Define and own the product story and roadmap for Aladdin’s high scale trading capabilities.
Lead the Product Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) ceremonies, ensuring clear requirements, specifications, and release management.
Partner with engineering and design teams deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to gather feedback and prioritize features.
Drive adoption and usage of new capabilities through effective communication and training.
Monitor market structure developments and regulatory changes to inform product direction.
Drive adoption and client impact by articulating product value and success metrics.
Leverage data, analytics, and user feedback to inform prioritization and product decisions.
Desired Qualifications
7+ years of experience in product management, trading technology, or financial markets.
Proven experience creating product roadmaps, writing business and technical specifications, and executing product deliverables.
Strong collaboration skills, with experience engaging end-users, developers, and executives.
Understanding of technical components and ability to guide users toward workable, scalable features.
Familiarity with agile product management practices (backlog management, sprint planning, iterative delivery).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Familiarity with market and technology trends across the trading ecosystem.
Technical fluency in SQL, PowerBI, Azure DevOps, and Aha! 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.
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, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
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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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