Aladdin Client Business, Solutions Engineering, Vice President

About this role

BlackRock is looking for a Senior Solutions Engineer that will play an integral part in the initial phase of the client life-cycle. The Solutions Engineer supports pre-sales productivity and deal flow by providing functional and subject matter expertise in complex solutions. This individual will collaborate with sales, services, and product managers to ensure proposed deals include technical solutions that accurately address customer needs. This client-facing opportunity requires meaningful interaction with prospects and clients in addition to light travel. In addition, the Solutions Engineering team works closely with the product group to both communicate market trends and functional requirements and provide feedback on the long-term roadmap strategy. Likewise, the Solutions Engineer serves as bridge between product and both internal and external constituencies to communicate product features and improvements.

BlackRock Inc. is a preeminent global firm, providing investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional and individual investors around the world.

Aladdin and the Aladdin Client Business (ACB) provides clients with access to the intellectual capital, risk analytics and investment platform used to support BlackRock's asset management business. By combining sophisticated risk analytics and investment systems with capital markets and business process expertise, Aladdin helps clients address a variety of risk management and investment process challenges.

BlackRock’s eFront® platform is an end-to-end solution for alternative investment managers that combines portfolio management, investment due diligence, accounting and analysis tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making, effective risk management, and operational efficiency.
 

The Aladdin Solutions Engineering team is seeking to hire an experienced alternatives technology specialist to accelerate the pace of their already fast-growing business. This person will be a member of the Business Development team working closely with their colleagues and owning the technical components of the sales process. This includes utilizing technical expertise in product demonstrations to showcase Aladdin and particularly eFront functionality in solving real investment challenges
 

What you will work on:

• Be a client-facing alternatives' specialist with outstanding presentation skills. Have knowledge of alternative asset/private equity concepts and workflows. Can communicate clearly and tie market themes with functional solutions. Be able to work in a fast-paced team setting.

• Assist in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) from potential clients.

• Coordinate and manage internal solution environments.

• Articulate technology and product positioning to both business and technical users.

• Develop and conduct client demonstrations.

• Proactively scopes the technical solution required to address customer requirements, assesses customers’ met and unmet needs, and recommends solutions that optimize value for both the customer and the firm.

• Coordinates closely with internal sales, product, and service resources to align solution design with customers’ business requirements.

• Support marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing-related events.

• Communicate client feedback and new requirements to the Product team.

What we look for:

• Proven experience in a client facing role such as Professional Services Consultant, Sales Engineer, Project Management, or Solutions role (ideally within the Investment Management Industry)

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey sophisticated concepts simply and clearly to clients

• Experience presenting technical concepts and/or software to senior level business users.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Strong presentation and time management skills

• Strong passion for the financial markets and technology (FinTech)

• Highly motivated, positive, entrepreneurial, can do attitude, creative, ownership driven, intellectually curious, multifaceted, confident, professional and goal-oriented with excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Prior experience in the alternative investment management/private equity industry would be an advantage

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.

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.

To 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.

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.