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About this role
BlackRock is one of the world'sleadingasset management firmsandAladdin is the firm's an end-to-end operating system for investment professionals to see their whole portfolio, understand risk exposure, and act with precision. Aladdin is the central nervous system powering the investment decisions of both the firm and its clients a$1+bn technology business that has significant growth aspirations over the next five years. Our mission is to evolve Aladdin as aplatform,openits architecture, and transformitsdesign& createease of use.The team is responsible for designing, buildingandoperatingAladdin.Being a member of the team means working with the industry's thought leaders to build innovative and next generation products that shape the financial markets.JobbackgroundWe are looking forProductManagerto join the AladdinInvestment Operations Product Managementteamandlead theTrade Operationsproduct area.This area encompassesthe allthe functionality for Confirmation workflows, Settlement notifications, andall ofthe associated messaging such as FIX, SWIFT andFpML.This is one of the core components of Aladdin and is used by BlackRock as well as all the Aladdin customers.Theposition is a combination of Strategic and Tactical tasks. There are many strategicareas that need exploration,evaluationand prioritization, while in parallel ensuring that the tactical needs for continuing tooperatethe platform are met. It is a delicate balance of resource allocation and stakeholder management.You willsupporttheend-to-endproduct road map.In this role, you willadvancetheregulatory requirements,feature development,automation,and user experience. On a day-to-day basis, you willbe responsible forcapturing requests from multiple stakeholders,capturingproduct requirements, translating these intoour Agile operating model Epics and Feature storiesand prioritizing them as part of the backloggrooming. You will also work very closely with both ourUXdesign and engineering teams to bring the product to market.You will work as part of a dynamic and vertically integrated team.Additionally, the structure of the business internally means you will need tooperatein a matrixed fashion with multiple stakeholdersin functions likethePlatformsteam(infrastructure), Product Marketing,Client Services,etc.who areeachfocused on diverse clients and users. As you develop theproduct road map,you will need to skillfullysolve forthis complexity of users and stakeholdersand bringpeople on the journeyin an effective way.Our ideal candidate is someone whohas a solid understanding ofPost Trade Trade-Operations space,a strong technical product orientation, a passion for user experience,and an ability to turn complex requirements intoproducts thatmake peoples' lives easier.Primary responsibilitiesAladdinInvestment OpsTrade OperationsProduct Managerinclusive of road map,deliveryand results.You willtranslate product strategy into detailedrequirements,backlogs andpartner with design and engineering teams to bring those to life through concepts, wireframes, and final delivery in market.Collaborate with Design Leadstooptimizehow we use data and UX research to define and solve user problems. Part of this also includes monitoring external trends and being able to communicate these in a simple, compelling way.Partner with Engineering Leadsto ensure sprints are managed within our release cycle and testing protocols.Manage stakeholders effectively- you need to communicate product developments in a way that partners understand whatwe'redoing and why.You'llbe expected to partner with other product managers to ensure these arein syncwithotherpriorities.Supportthe business caseand rationale for new features and innovations.Keep leadership informed of the team's progressand provide a realistic picture of what is achievable with the resources at hand.Work with Product Marketing,Client Services,and other stakeholderson promotional plans to ensure that strategies are integrated.Represent thefirmand the productbymeeting withclientstosolicitfeedback andbeflexible to travelapprox.10% as needed.Essential skills / experienceYou must have atleast6+ years ofexperienceleading technicalproduct developments, managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle.Understanding and awareness of post trade ecosystemin 3 areasAsset managementAsset servicingUtilities such as CTM, OSTTRA,etcCanacquirea deep functional understanding ofAladdinand client use cases.Understanding ofdesign thinking,Lean UX practices (e.g.concepting, user testing, prototypingetc),web/mobile development practices, and knowledge of APIs a significant bonus.Experience and understanding of both waterfall and Agile project management disciplines, with an emphasis on Scrum.Goodwritten and verbal communication and ability to gain buy-in on plans from a non-technical audience at varying degrees of seniority.Positive attitude and resilience, with strong problem-solving skills.Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization.Working with large scale transactions & data volumes is helpfulCTM, FIX,SWIFT knowledge would be beneficial
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Job requisition #
R240416