Aladdin Business COO, Deal Desk Associate

About this role Technology has been at the core of BlackRock since our founding, with Aladdin as the central driving force. More than portfolio management software, Aladdin is an end-to-end operating system for investment professionals. Aladdin brings clarity and connectivity to the world’s financial ecosystem. The Aladdin Business is expanding, and we are looking for new talented people to join our Aladdin Business COO team. As a member of the COO team for one of BlackRock’s fastest growing areas, you will support business activities and manage projects on behalf of Aladdin Business leadership in areas such as commercial strategy, product strategy, business operations, and technology enablement.   About this Role:   The Aladdin Business COO team is seeking an Associate to play a key role in executing upon our business strategy and operational initiatives, working closely with managers within the Aladdin Business and partner teams. Key responsibilities of the role include: Manage internal operational processes related to Aladdin business commercials and ensure all pricing related information is up to date and centralized Understand Aladdin Business contracts including client fee structures and key contract attributes Provide oversight and governance over certain commercial terms and pricing Oversight of the contract deal flow process from the first contract draft, signing, client onboarding and internal client data tracking. Support creation of fee schedules within certain Aladdin business contracts Onboarding new clients and maintenance of client data base and key contract terms important to the business Work with internal Finance, Relationship Management, Sales and Legal teams to provide detailed information on client fee and any contract changes   Skills and experience required: Bachelor’s degree in law/organizational sciences/ economics/business management or graduated from or studied at the Faculty of Law/Organizational Sciences/ Economy/ or relevant subject area     Self-starter – naturally operates with a sense of urgency and takes a practical, entrepreneurial, and execution-oriented approach to making daily progress Professional proficiency in written/spoken English Strong written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of Excel Extremely detailed oriented and the ability to take large complex pieces of information and simplify it for partner teams to comprehend Analytical skills and knowledge of contracts Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize a wide range of tasks 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. Guidance on AI use for candidates At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn,