Aladdin Wealth Tech, Chief Of Staff,

Description

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock’s mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

Aladdin Wealth Tech:

Aladdin Wealth Tech (“AWT”) is BlackRock’s technology business serving the rapidly changing global wealth management industry. We bring the best of Aladdin’s sophisticated portfolio construction and risk capabilities to financial advisors, bankers, CIOs, risk managers, and business leaders of leading wealth managers, enabling them to deliver personalized solutions to their clients at scale and to differentiate and grow their businesses. AWT is focused on helping transform wealth management via enterprise technology, digitally enabled distribution, and investment solutions. We are a global team of client, product, implementation, and analytics professionals pioneering and innovating the next generation of wealth tech capabilities with our client community.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team and assume a Chief of Staff & business strategy position, working directly with the Global Head on various Aladdin Wealth strategic initiatives, including client and prospect engagements, communications, business management, industry and market intelligence research, and other special projects. Given the broad range of projects and entrepreneurial business culture, the candidate should feel comfortable working with teams and engaging across functional areas. The role will continue to evolve over time as the business develops and will be an exciting opportunity for someone interested in Financial Technology to gain experience working in a growing business within BlackRock.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be flexible to contribute when opportunities arise to support the team, including but not limited to business development, implementation processes, and client-facing requests
• Perform analysis to effectively communicate insights on the impact of competitive and industry movements on the business
• Acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of the team’s processes and operating environment to translate into streamlined, effective procedures that are aligned to strategic priorities and objectives
• Build, prepare, and manage content and production of regular documentation for meetings and communications, including but not limited to presentation materials, marketing/branding collateral, strategic communications, and briefing memos
• Provide day-to-day support to the Global Head including meeting preparation and oversight of agendas, presentations, and materials (ExCo, GEC, Board, Clients etc)
• As appropriate, work with product and client teams on the management of prospective client opportunities, including due diligence, prospecting, deals, and relevant projects
• Understand all clients and their respective business goals to efficiently help manage and develop client relationships, as well as inform business initiatives
• Develop strong relationships with all groups within Aladdin and BlackRock more broadly
• Partner and engage closely with Global Head to execute priority special projects and initiatives, provide/drive ongoing analytics to inform business plans, and facilitate/manage communication between team and external groups

Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess some combination of all the following:

• An ambitious spirit that is willing to be proactive and pursue additional responsibility quickly
• Executive Presence: Ability to influence outcomes and drive effective results across a multitude of senior stakeholders
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage diverse set of stakeholders, build long-term relationships, and create a collaborative and approachable environment, especially when working across departments or time sensitivity
• Project Management: Efficiently manage project processes, navigate trade-offs, and effectively manage own and others’ time
• Intellectual Curiosity: Strong grasp of content, business models, interest in technology, markets, and geopolitical trends; ability to synthesize large amounts of information, form and test hypotheses and identify opportunities
• Technologically “aware” to be conversant and visualize opportunities. Technology knowledge is important, but a deep skillset is not necessary
• 5+ years of experience in asset management, financial services or technology
• Problem-solving: Structured critical thinker with superior problem-solving abilities who can organize people under pressure and pull in key decision makers to prioritize issues and respond to clients and senior management
• Communication Skills: Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly to clients. Capable of connecting with multiple audiences and articulating lines of reasoning
• Advanced PowerPoint and Business Writing Skills: Ability to quickly produce management-level quality presentations, business memos and can synthesize key information using data and analytics
• Ability to operate as a self-starter, operating with limited guidance in a highly matrixed organization
• Demonstrates integrity and the highest standards, with a commitment to inclusion and diversity

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $109,250 – $130,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week; some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. Beginning in September, all employees will shift to at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. 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.