Description
About this role
About the team
The Aladdin Client Business COO team is responsible for leading all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the business (e.g., sales and marketing, implementations, and client engagement and support).
This team works closely with the management of the Aladdin Client Business (ACB) and Exco to develop and implement strategic plans, handle the business, ensure efficient use of resources, and drive operational excellence!
About the role
COO Vice president supporting the Aladdin Sales and Marketing team, a component of Aladdin, BlackRock's technology function
- The candidate will be looked at to become the go-to partner for financial and business performance knowledge and data-driven decision-making.
- They will help translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing targets and operations planning and lead initiatives that address identified opportunities for efficiency and enhancement in ACB's processes.
- They will support all analysis, reporting, and planning needs of this function produce budgets, forecasts, and reporting identify cost savings opportunities and financial risks build and analyze business metrics, perform deep dive on competitors landscape.
- Know how to complete detailed analyses and effectively communicate results to leadership. This person will be a strong critical thinker who is innovative, and solutions oriented!
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to all COO activities supporting the Aladdin Client Business
- Build the financial models to evaluate strategic options and investment opportunities, and facilitate insight driven business decisions.
- Drive initiatives that address identified opportunities for efficiency and improvement in ACB's processes, while maintaining operational resilience.
- Prepare Board presentations, craft a cohesive story around financial results, and present data in a simple and clear manner.
- Develop a thoughtful, strategic partnership with business leaders, advising on risks and opportunities.
- Business Partner with the business unit to ensure accurate Sales forecasts, challenge business assumptions and prepare weekly operational reporting.
- Follow publicly available competitor intelligence to prepare quarterly updates that compare peer performance and their external narrative versus the Aladdin Business.
- Proactively look for opportunities for process improvements for monthly forecasts and reporting.
- Participate in team-wide projects including financial modeling and ad-hoc strategic finance projects to bring additional insights to the business and empower ACB management to make more data-driven decisions.
- Drive weekly / bi-weekly reporting automation in PowerBI.
- Partner with Operational Management, Global Finance, and Human Resources as needed on key deliverables.
About you
- Bachelor's or master's degree (Finance, Economics) with 4-5 years of experience in similar roles.
- Proven proficiency in Excel (creating Financial models), PowerPoint, and multifaceted analytical tool skills. Proficiency with Tableau and PowerBI is a plus.
- Focused attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy in work products.
- Encouraging orientation, relationship builder who is solutions-oriented.
- Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple demands. Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
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.
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.
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Job requisition #
R241317