Client Engagement - Front Office Value Delivery, Vice President

About this role The Aladdin Client Engagement (ACE) group manages the partnerships formed with each BlackRock   Aladdin   client and is the trusted advisor, problem   solver   and business partner to Aladdin clients.  They are the key point of contact and are charged with driving,   deepening   and growing the relationship over time through product and analytics knowledge.  The Client Manager is highly focused on understanding the needs and evolving priorities of client organisations and on providing analytical and investment process solutions that   leverage   the capabilities of the entire   Aladdin Business   organization.       Are you a highly motivated professional interested in building a career in Fintech Technology? Do you want to be part of a team that shapes and improves our client’s investment processes? Can you deliver in a fast-paced environment and   demonstrate   resilience in the face of challenges? If this sounds like you, then join the Aladdin® business.     As a member of one of BlackRock’s fastest growing areas you will have the commercial and client-facing skillset to work on the complete investment lifecycle ,   leveraging   cutting edge   technology to help some of the largest institutions and investors in the world.     In this role, you will:     Serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, driving to   identify , understand, and solve complex analytical problems   Own relationships with client teams including senior management   to understand their business   objectives   and needs, and help them use Aladdin   expertise   to achieve their firm’s goals   Partner with senior client stakeholders to shape business   objectives   into measurable commercial outcomes that strengthen long-term relationships and drive account growth   Drive engagement campaigns with end users and go-to market strategies to increase Aladdin penetration and commercial outcomes within assigned client segments    Build strong internal relationships within   the Aladdin Business , and the wider BlackRock, in support of your clients   Develop a deep understanding of your client’s business   objectives , and help   leverage   Aladdin   expertise   to achieve their organization’s goals   Provide impactful solutions, combining investment lifecycle   expertise   with your knowledge of financial markets   Work closely with Aladdin product managers, developers, and financial modelers to further the value proposition of the Aladdin platform     We have:     The feel of a start-up with the backing of the world’s largest asset manager   A dynamic environment with professional growth opportunities and a welcoming employee culture   Sophisticated clients who call on our   expertise   to achieve strategic   objectives   ranging from streamlining workflows to implementing creative and innovative solutions   An organization that prides itself on delivering a superior user experience     You have:     Experience with buy-side investment management workflows   and familiarity with portfolio managers’ styles,   tools   and processes   A working   knowledge   of   risk ,   data ,   analytics   and client reporting   processes   acquired   either through direct experience or in a consulting capacity   Familiarity with capital markets instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives) including private markets such as private equity, infrastructure, real assets etc.   A consultative approach to understanding client needs   and a   passion for solving problems , combined with a commercial mindset and drive for revenue generating opportunities    Strong communication   skills,   demonstrating   clarity, influence, and consistency in interactions across internal and external audiences   Strong interest in technology, with prior knowledge of databases and an aptitude for learning new systems   A s elf-starter   mindset   and   drive to succeed in a