The Production Solutions Chapter is responsible for the technical configuration required to support our clients to Aladdin’s Data & Analytics enterprise platform as well as facilitating updates to the operating environment for current users.  The team interacts with stakeholders to understand business process needs to design & build solutions that are scalable, repeatable and integrated with various data sources to meet enterprise-wide self-service needs.

The team is a growing function that consists of skilled business analysts that apply standard BA techniques – armed with knowledge of BlackRocks organization, process & technology – to execute on a wide range of assignments.  The team is seeking an Analyst to support the rapidly growing BlackRock & Aladdin client pipeline and the growing existing client base.  You will apply your experience and in-depth understanding of Aladdin’s Data & Analytics platform capabilities to design and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.  You will be responsible for the technical design, build and installation of our platform in close collaboration with partner teams such as BlackRock Solutions (BRS) and end users directly.  You will also be expected to serve as a feedback loop with our partners in Data Operations Engineering (DOE) to continuously enrich analytic capabilities in order to deliver best-in-class solutions for BlackRock and the Aladdin client community.  The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys shifting challenges and ambiguous environments, thinks creatively, possesses the confidence to have an opinion, takes the initiative and thrives under scrutiny and tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day vendor data configuration requirementsof new and existing clients on our Data & Analytics Platform – includes things like plotting key milestones, handling action items, coordinating with stakeholder departments, etc.

• Provide ongoing support to the production process powering the Aladdin Data Factory – help install Analytic & Reporting solutions that are customizable to meet clients’ needs

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of Aladdin functionality to ensure clients take full advantage of the suite of Aladdin capabilities

• Provide high quality client services externally and internally

• Address inquiries and resolve problems from external clients and internal BlackRock partners.

• Act as Business Analyst and Project Manager responsible for detailing client requirements, assessing potential solutions, and ensuring key achievements are met.

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic achievement, degree in business, computer science, economics, finance, mathematics or other quantitative field of study.

• A “Student of the Markets” mentality: Intellectually curious with a passion for learning about the global financial markets and the investment management business.

• Relentless desire for understanding how processes work. Creativity in solving unconventional problems, entrepreneurial drive to learn new skills and technologies.

• Understand risk analytics of fixed income, equity and alternatives products. Private markets or derivative knowledge is a plus.

• Strong critical thinking and demonstratable experience using technology to solve problems at scale

• Track record of successfully handling and completing large and complex projects

• Ability to multi-task and manage cross-departmental projects in a fast-paced environment

• An outstanding teammate able to work in an innovative, ambitious, and fast paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with an ability to connect across different functions and levels to convey complex concepts simply and clearly.

• Working experience with SQL preferred. Knowledge of UNIX/Linux, Python or Java is a plus.

• 1-3 years of shown experience, preferably in financial services.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.