Vice President, Project Management, Investments Platform Team
Full Time
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About this role
Investment Platform team (IPT)
Are you someone who enjoys a challenge? Are you curious about how things work? We believe that good ideas come from all corners, to actively promote inclusion, diversity, and creativity while remaining mission and execution focused. We are looking for individuals who are comfortable navigating a sometimes-steep learning curve while gaining subject matter expertise, this is your opportunity to be a member of a fun, high performing team.
Who we are
Within Investments & Trading, the Investment Platform Team (IPT) partners with investors and traders and plays a critical cross functional role in developing the investment and operating platform. The team combines strategy, business process and technology expertise to maximize growth, scale, and operating consistency across Investments, with a strong focus on Aladdin.
Our Mission
The Investment Platform Team's core mission includes executing transformational projects for investments and trading. Projects often span people, process, technology, and product. The team also works with senior technology, investment, and business management partners to define and manage platform strategy, ensuring the platform continues evolving to the key priorities of BlackRock's investment teams.
Who we are looking for
The Investment Platform team is looking for an individual with strong analytical, proficient technology orientation, problem solving and communication skills, an intellectual curiosity and a get the job done mentality. This person will have a technical awareness and be that person who is always looking to improve the current state. Ideally, you will possess or want to gain the ability to help frame and communicate complex issues in a simple and concise way. Strong project management skills, Aladdin DNA and a deep understanding of the life of a trade are preferred but not required.
What you will be doing
This role is primarily passionate about the following key areas:
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit careers.blackrock.com | www.blackrock.com/corporate | Instagram: @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 age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Vice President, Project Management, Investments Platform Team
About this role
Investment Platform team (IPT)
Are you someone who enjoys a challenge? Are you curious about how things work? We believe that good ideas come from all corners, to actively promote inclusion, diversity, and creativity while remaining mission and execution focused. We are looking for individuals who are comfortable navigating a sometimes-steep learning curve while gaining subject matter expertise, this is your opportunity to be a member of a fun, high performing team.
Who we are
Within Investments & Trading, the Investment Platform Team (IPT) partners with investors and traders and plays a critical cross functional role in developing the investment and operating platform. The team combines strategy, business process and technology expertise to maximize growth, scale, and operating consistency across Investments, with a strong focus on Aladdin.
Our Mission
The Investment Platform Team's core mission includes executing transformational projects for investments and trading. Projects often span people, process, technology, and product. The team also works with senior technology, investment, and business management partners to define and manage platform strategy, ensuring the platform continues evolving to the key priorities of BlackRock's investment teams.
Who we are looking for
The Investment Platform team is looking for an individual with strong analytical, proficient technology orientation, problem solving and communication skills, an intellectual curiosity and a get the job done mentality. This person will have a technical awareness and be that person who is always looking to improve the current state. Ideally, you will possess or want to gain the ability to help frame and communicate complex issues in a simple and concise way. Strong project management skills, Aladdin DNA and a deep understanding of the life of a trade are preferred but not required.
What you will be doing
This role is primarily passionate about the following key areas:
- Lead impact projects that improve the operating platform
- Drive and deliver solutions to complex problem statements, including regulatory changes, new instrument or product launches, macro events, to name a few
- Direct business process reviews & use a data driven approach to assist in solving sophisticated problems
- Partner with our Aladdin Product Group (APG) to help identify innovative solutions, build new Aladdin functionality, and unlock insights to further advance the platform
- Navigate and connect the dots across the firm to ensure efficiency, scalability, and risk management
- Together with Investment COOs, define, handle, and execute platform strategy
- BA/BS from an accredited university
- 7+ years' work experience in financial services, FinTech, and/or order/trade management systems preferable
- Enjoys a challenge and is curious about how things work
- Is comfortable navigating a sometimes-steep learning curve while gaining subject matter expertise
- Is a great teammate, is open and exudes positivity in a group setting
- Has excellent communication skills and a get the job done mentality
- Is able to bring knowledge of the capital markets, asset classes, financial instruments (equities, fixed income, and derivatives)
- Has Aladdin knowledge and proficiency in technology (SQL, Tableau, Python), a plus
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit careers.blackrock.com | www.blackrock.com/corporate | Instagram: @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 age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Vice President, Project Management, Investments Platform Team
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