About this role
Business Unit Overview:
Aladdin is uniquely positioned to address the industry’s risk management, portfolio construction and financial technology demands. The Aladdin Wealth team leverages the same risk analytics used by institutional investors to equip wealth management clients with business & risk management, and portfolio construction, analytics & proposal generation capabilities. Aladdin Wealth is partnering with wealth managers to enhance their value proposition to their end clients, create rigor and scale in their investment process, and grow their businesses in a differentiated way.
Position Description:
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Japan Aladdin Wealth Team and assume a client facing position, focusing on our Japanese clients and prospects. The candidate will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of Aladdin Wealth products to clients in the region, executing Implementation Projects, as well as providing technical servicing to the client base. The candidate must have a solid understanding of the wealth management market in Japan and broad Asia Pacific, demonstrate expertise on technical and analytical areas. The role will evolve over time as the business develops and will be an exciting opportunity for someone interested in Financial Technology who has experience working with Wealth Management clients.
About this role:
The Aladdin Wealth Tech team partners with wealth management clients to help them oversee their enterprise risk, build better portfolios, and enhance their value proposition to clients. This is achieved by leveraging risk analytics - powered by Aladdin® - to equip wealth management clients with model construction capabilities, risk monitoring tools, and portfolio construction & analytics.
Our team is known for
The Aladdin Wealth Tech team is part of the wider Aladdin business. Aladdin is uniquely positioned to address the industry’s risk management, portfolio construction and financial technology demands.
This is a recently founded team within Aladdin, therefore the role will evolve over time. However, this will be an exciting opportunity for someone interested in Technology who is looking to learn about the Wealth Management industry and gain experience working with clients.
Key responsibilities
Develop a strong working relationship with clients to support implementation and adoption of tools
Gather, compile, model, validate, and analyze data from internal/external sources to provide meaningful insights
Assist in the day to day project management of client implementations and client on-going engagements, including updating project plans, documenting user requirements and managing action items
Function as the internal representative for clients by driving alignment between the Aladdin Wealth offering and client analytic needs
Be the primary point of contact for all Analytics and Data related client inquiries
Perform technical analysis and support the development of core Aladdin models and risk systems
Assist in the production and development of Aladdin tools and support client implementations
Participate in prospective client pitches and be the best representative for the Aladdin Wealth platform
Skills & qualifications
3+ years of work experience, preferably in financial industry or fin-tech
Strong problem solving skills and analytical thinking
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly
Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese
Strong project management and coordination skills; able to manage multiple priorities
Nice to have technical skills (e.g. Python, SQL, JavaScript) or having desire for learning new technology
Enjoy a fast-paced and high-intensity environment
Experience within the Wealth Management industry is a plus
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @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.
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