Aladdin Business COO, Deal Desk Associate

About this role

Technology has been at the core of BlackRock since our founding, with Aladdin as the central driving force. More than portfolio management software, Aladdin is an end-to-end operating system for investment professionals. Aladdin brings clarity and connectivity to the world’s financial ecosystem. The Aladdin Business is expanding, and we are looking for new talented people to join our Aladdin Business COO team. As a member of the COO team for one of BlackRock’s fastest growing areas, you will support business activities and manage projects on behalf of Aladdin Business leadership in areas such as commercial strategy, product strategy, business operations, and technology enablement.

About this Role:

The Aladdin Business COO team is seeking an Associate to play a key role in executing upon our business strategy and operational initiatives, working closely with managers within the Aladdin Business and partner teams. Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Manage internal operational processes related to Aladdin business commercials and ensure all pricing related information is up to date and centralized

• Understand Aladdin Business contracts including client fee structures and key contract attributes

• Provide oversight and governance over certain commercial terms and pricing

• Oversight of the contract deal flow process from the first contract draft, signing, client onboarding and internal client data tracking.

• Support creation of fee schedules within certain Aladdin business contracts

• Onboarding new clients and maintenance of client data base and key contract terms important to the business

• Work with internal Finance, Relationship Management, Sales and Legal teams to provide detailed information on client fee and any contract changes

Skills and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in law/organizational sciences/ economics/business management or graduated from or studied at the Faculty of Law/Organizational Sciences/ Economy/ or relevant subject area

• Self-starter – naturally operates with a sense of urgency and takes a practical, entrepreneurial, and execution-oriented approach to making daily progress

• Professional proficiency in written/spoken English

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of Excel

• Extremely detailed oriented and the ability to take large complex pieces of information and simplify it for partner teams to comprehend

• Analytical skills and knowledge of contracts

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize a wide range of tasks

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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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