Vice President, Aladdin Client Engagement

About this role

Business Unit Overview

BlackRock Aladdin business is uniquely positioned to address the industry’s investment management and financial technology demands. The various business departments within Aladdin entity are focused on providing clients with highly scalable end to end investment management solutions for both Public and Private markets. The Aladdin Client Business (ACB) entity is effectively responsible for growing the Aladdin business with our existing external clients, implementing our solutions and managing the relationship & services across the lifetime of our clients.

The role sits within our Aladdin Client Engagement team that is responsible for expanding our footprint withing our existing client base as well as minimizing churn and providing best in class user experience on our technologies: user adoption, value delivery and client satisfaction are key objectives for our teams. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Client Engagement team and will assume a Client Relationship Manager position, servicing our clients across a range of activities including relationship management, business development, churn prevention and value delivery. The candidate must have a solid finger pulse of the client’s entire organization and be imbedded into the client’s key Decision Makers and Business leaders to drive adoption and growth. BlackRock as a firm expects significant growth in the Middle East region and the successful candidate will be an integral part of the local team who will be going to make this possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and establish strong relationships with clients based in the Middle East and represent all of BlackRock in a compelling fashion.
• Liaise with the clients’ key stakeholders and provide strong leadership for the Aladdin and eFront relationships. Specifically tasked to build senior connectivity within our client base. Develop a strong working relationship with clients to promote adoption of our technologies, including developing training and marketing materials for client use.
• Develop strong relationships with all groups within BlackRock Aladdin and BlackRock to ensure an excellent client experience and convey client requirements to product teams as necessary.
• Work with local Business Development, implementation, and asset management teams to build an integrated single client experience.
• Coordinate with our Support organization and our Product Management & Engineering organization to provide best service to clients.
• In charge of client management across Public & Private asset classes
• Clients are large to medium sized SWFs, Asset Managers, Pensions Funds and Family offices
• Manage the relationship with clients with 3 major objectives:
• Expand footprint, prevent revenue attrition and ensure client satisfaction
• Regular travel in the region is required.

Skills And Qualifications

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

• Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus.
• 10 years + in the Fintech industry (as a client, in a consulting company, with a technology provider)
• Uncovers and meets the need of external clients; builds strong working partnerships with clients and internal organization; acts with urgency and works hard to address client demands; effectively manages clients’ expectations and delivers value-added service; Capable to manage client relationship from tactical/operational to strategic.
• Deep knowledge of capital markets – both public and private; she/he understands the business, financial and technical terminology, including how organizations operate, compete, profit and grow. Keeps abreast of developments in own field and considers how this knowledge can be applied.
• Technologically “aware” to be conversant with clients and visualize opportunities. Technology knowledge is important, but a deep skillset is not necessary.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading strategic initiatives within a global organization.
• Committed to gaining relevant knowledge, skills and experience in commercial markets; utilizes market expertise and savvy to leverage this role; stays passionate about the business and maintains current knowledge about competitor products and services.
• Strong project management, coordination, problem solving/analytical thinking.
• 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
• Ability to operate as a self-starter, operating with limited guidance in a highly matrixed organization.
• Enjoy a fast-paced, high-intensity environment; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven track record in managing clients (harvesting, churn, client satisfaction)
• Comfortable working in diverse and multi-cultural environment
• Used to manage her/his business and report with data & analytics

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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.