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About this role

Are you a highly motivated professional interested in shaping the future of financial technology? Do you have a proven track record of delivering on strategic and operational projects in a fast-paced environment? If this sounds like you, then join our Aladdin® team.

As a member of the Aladdin COO Risk and Controls team for one of BlackRock’s fastest growing areas, you will support business activities and manage projects on behalf of Aladdin leadership in areas such as product advancement, business operations and technology enablement initiatives.

We have:

►An exciting opportunity to drive the future of a quickly growing fintech business

►Approximately 200,000 users around the world

►An ever-changing environment where professional growth is guaranteed

►A dynamic role that involves work with senior leaders and people throughout the organization on key business initiatives

Role Description

Aladdin COO is seeking an Associate to play a key role in executing upon our technology business strategy, as well as key operational initiatives, working closely with the Aladdin Client Business and BlackRock partner teams. Key responsibilities for the role:

►Redefine Aladdin access controls and authentication strategy, working with stakeholders across the business to manage access for our employees and clients

►Build connections with stakeholders across Aladdin pillars and the asset manager to facilitate seamless collaboration

►Drive tangible change to the Aladdin risk landscape by leading audit and RCI projects.

►Work directly with Aladdin Engineering technology and risk oversight teams to execute strategic technology initiatives to strengthen the Aladdin platform

►Refine and optimize the Aladdin technology risk framework to scale as the Aladdin Community expands – work closely with key client partners

►Lead all aspects of key Aladdin related technology exercises to ensure accurate execution and key client communications

You have:

►Proven experience working with technology risk, audit, or related fields

►Understanding of technology risk management, as it relates to technology vendor solutions and software

►Strong organization and planning skills, with the ability to function in a fast-paced environment

►Strong project management, analytical and social skills

►Aptitude to influence partners and decision makers to drive project progress - both at BlackRock and in the Aladdin client community

►Strong communication and presentation skills

►Superior people skills, including ability to work with people at all levels

►Boundless creativity and the desire to constantly learn

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.