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The primary users include investors, risk managers, compliance officials, investment operations and technology teams for broader organization applications. We are proud to supply the data products and solutions to meet the evolving needs of portfolio management, risk and performance analysis, investment compliance, regulatory reporting, client reporting and beyond.\nOur Data Implementations team of data implementation specialists covers end-to-end Aladdin data flows from vendor and client input data sets to security, portfolio, benchmark, and financial analytics output data for new and expanding Aladdin clients. The team works directly with clients and Aladdin Client Transformation specialists to understand client dependencies, business objectives and custom use cases to ensure Aladdin’s data and analytics are effectively enhanced, deployed, and adopted across each function and organization. The team also leads the configuration of Aladdin Risk and Analytics environments, critical client file loaders and risk and performance benchmark configuration.\nOur clients cover global, multi-asset managers or owners allocating across fixed income, equity, private markets, and derivatives. The team provides the data specialties across asset classes and data domains for the successful whole-portfolio modelling. Successful Aladdin data implementation specialists develop and excel in many cross-functional skills including client communication, project management, business analysis as well as hands-on data analysis and technology system configuration. Innovation is at the core of Aladdin’s culture, and the team is continuously solutioning for our clients and re-engineering our processes.\nAt the forefront of evolving market and industry data needs, with each successful projects, we drive continuous developments and transformation initiatives to expand our solutions and advance our data products capabilities.\nRole Description:\nThis role is a hybrid hands-on implementation and AI transformation position. The team is looking for a senior leader within the team to help manage our growing volume of new clients, including leading several data implementation specialists in the performance of their responsibilities. The successful candidate will directly be responsible for multiple projects, across all data domains and capabilities. In parallel, they will be redesigning how implementations are executed using Agentic AI and LLM-enabled workflows. This role blends execution\ncredibility, systems thinking, and measurable change delivery.\nKey Responsibilities:\nHands-On Implementation Delivery\nDeliver end-to-end client implementation projects, including requirements analysis, data onboarding, configuration, validation, and reconciliation. \nOperate existing tools, playbooks, and controls firsthand to understand delivery constraints and risks. \nBuild credibility with clients and delivery teams through direct ownership of outcomes. \nAI-Driven Implementation Transformation\nIdentify manual, repetitive, or high-friction activities across the implementation lifecycle. \nDesign, prototype, and apply Agentic AI and LLM-driven workflows to reduce effort, cycle time, and rework. \nFocus on direct execution, solution building, and rapid adoption within active delivery teams. \nPartner with transformation and engineering teams to industrialize successful AI patterns into the standard operating model. \nProductivity, Scale, and Adoption\nEstablish baseline delivery metrics and track improvements enabled by AI (e.g., cycle time, throughput, error reduction). \nDrive measurable productivity outcomes with a target of achieving step-change (2×) efficiency while maintaining quality and control. \nEnable adoption through documentation, demonstrations, coaching, and influence. \nQualifications and skillsets:\nWe are looking for quick learners, independent thinkers with new perspectives to challenge the way we operate and help prototype new solutions we can ultimately deploy to a standard implementation playbook. Individuals with strong technical and analytical interests would find leading and transforming the Aladdin Data Implementation practice incredibly challenging and rewarding in supporting their career development.\nRequirements:\nA Bachelor’s Degree is required, with preference to computer science or engineering majors. \n8+ years of experience either as an investment/data technology implementation specialist or with direct relevant user, development, service, or operation experiences. \nFamiliarity with investment data and analytics is required; Private markets or derivative specialities is a plus. \nDemonstrated hands-on experience applying Agentic AI or LLM-based tools to automate or augment business processes, or equivalent formal training. \nTrack record of initiating projects that enhance business workflow and improve client experiences. \nStrong track record of successfully handling and completing large and complex projects. Critical thinking and demonstratable experience using technology to solve problems at scale. \nShown ability to work well independently or as part of a team in an innovative, ambitious, and fast-paced environment, run multiple tasks, adapt to change, and work well under tight time restraints. \nComfortable working with clients and partners at all levels of the business including leading senior Steercos. \nStrong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills. \nExperience with Python and SQL preferred \nBlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.\nBlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.\nWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.\n\nFor Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$170,000.00 - USD$225,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.Our benefits\nTo 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.\nOur hybrid work model\nBlackRock’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.\n\nGuidance on AI use for candidates\nAt 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.\nAbout BlackRock\nAt 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.\nThis 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.\nTo learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.\nBlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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