Data Operations, Aladdin Data

About this role

Job Description:

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. BlackRock currently has more than $11 trillion assets under management and approximately 25,000 employees in more than 35 countries and a major presence in global markets.

Team Overview:

Aladdin is a tech platform that unifies the investment management process across public and private markets—through a common data language—to enable scale, provide insights, and support business transformation.

​​​​​​​Aladdin is BlackRock’s centralized operating platform integrating risk, investment and client management processes. Aladdin is a technology business delivered to clients around the world and Aladdin is the technology, tools and methodology by which we solve complex problems.

The Aladdin organization at BlackRock encompasses six teams and focuses on delivering Aladdin for BlackRock and our external Aladdin clients. 

Aladdin Data: Supports the data needs for BlackRock and Aladdin clients including delivering portfolio and risk analytics and maintaining accuracy throughout the Aladdin databases. ​​​

Role Overview:

We are looking for a high performing individual who is passionate about data to provide operational support across various data assets such as reference and market data, risk analytics, index data and client reporting data. Initially you will proactively identify and resolve data issues to ensure high quality on time data for our clients.  In addition, you will optimize data operations and understand how our clients use their data and how the portfolio analytics package are delivered.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality client service externally and internally. Address inquiries, perform controls, Data modeling, resolve problems, and mitigate risks for clients and internal BlackRock partners.
• Learn the intricacies of our Aladdin® end to end investment platform.
• Monitor and optimize data performance to meet and exceed established service level agreements (SLAs)
• Gain broad experience in Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Alternatives, across the vast global investment marketplace.
• Investigate and resolve challenging issues and perform ad hoc analysis of large data sets while meeting tight deadlines.
• Partner with business analysts and developers in innovation to improve the Aladdin product, build process efficiency and scale, improve data quality, reduce operating risk, and navigate the changing market.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required, with preference to business subject areas such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics, and technical fields such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering.
• 0-3 years’ experience in hands-on data operations including data monitoring and client support.
• General knowledge of SQL, UNIX, or Python is a plus; desire to expand technical expertise preferred.
• Basic knowledge of fixed income, equity and derivative instruments is nice to have
• A “Student of the Markets” mentality: Intellectually curious with a passion for learning about the global financial markets and the investment management business.
• Natural teammate able to work in an innovative, ambitious, and fast paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with agile critical thinking and a problem-solving attitude.
• Experience with Project Management and familiarity with Agile methodology is a plus

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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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.