Data Implementation Specialist

About this role Data Implementation Specialist – Associate   About This Role   Aladdin Data – Solutions   drives   the evolution of Aladdin's enterprise analytics data assets and production capabilities. We implement data and analytics solutions for BlackRock and Aladdin clients, delivering scalable, high-quality outcomes that support investment decision-making, risk management, compliance, and reporting.   Our   Data Implementation   team leads the onboarding of investment data across asset classes—fixed income, equities, derivatives, and private markets. We partner directly with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business   objectives , configure data workflows, and ensure successful adoption of Aladdin's data and analytics platform.   This is a hands-on, cross-functional role at the intersection of investment data, technology, and client delivery.   You'll   gain exposure to the full investment lifecycle while helping shape the future of how data powers the investment process.   The Data Implementations business process is undergoing a multi-year transformation program to improve scale, user and client experience, process performance, and client satisfaction. The successful candidate will play an active role in this transformation work as a subject matter expert and agile squad team member. The ideal candidate will have experience   leveraging   AI tools ,   including LLMs and Agentic workflows ,   to streamline and automate financial business processes. Absent explicit experience, formal   training   or certification in relevant AI tools is valued.

Support the onboarding of new clients to the Aladdin platform, with a focus on reference data and analytics configuration.   Serve as a key liaison between clients, internal stakeholders, and client business teams, translating business needs into data solutions and ensuring successful adoption of Aladdin's data and analytics platform.   Manage data workstreams, including scope definition,   requirements   gathering, and milestone tracking.   Source and reconcile data from external parties   such as   asset managers, custodians, and clients; guide them through interface design, testing, and production readiness.   Leverage tools like Excel and Python to perform large-scale data reconciliations in support of data platform migrations and onboarding efforts;   apply AI-assisted scripts or tools where applicable to improve speed and accuracy.   Monitor and   validate   production data inputs and outputs across internal and external sources;   utilize   AI-powered anomaly detection and quality checks to proactively   identify   and resolve data issues.   Investigate and resolve complex data issues; perform ad hoc analysis on large datasets under tight deadlines.   Educate clients on Aladdin data conventions and workflows; deliver training and documentation,   leveraging   AI tools to accelerate content generation and knowledge sharing.   Collaborate with business analysts and developers to improve data quality, reduce risk, and scale processes.   Contribute to innovative   efforts by prototyping   new solutions   and refining best practices,   including exploring how AI and Agentic workflows can automate and elevate delivery.   What You'll Gain   Deep   expertise   in the Aladdin® end-to-end investment platform.   Broad exposure to global markets and asset classes including Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Privates, and Alternatives.   Hands-on experience with data modeling, analytics, and production workflows.   Opportunities to drive innovation and shape the future of investment data solutions,   including real-world exposure to how AI is transforming data implementation and client delivery.   Client-facing experience through direct engagement with asset managers, custodians, and institutional clients to source,   validate , and onboard investment data.   A collaborative,