Associate, Implementation Consultant

About this role

BlackRock’s business is investing on behalf of our clients, from large institutions to parents and grandparents, doctors and teachers who entrust their savings to us. We are committed to our clients—period. Our promise is to offer them the clearest thinking about what to do with their money and the products and services they need to secure a better financial future.

That is why investors of all kinds have made us the world’s largest asset manager, entrusting us with trillions of dollars, and its why companies, institutions and global governments come to us for help meeting their biggest financial challenges.

About Aladdin & Aladdin Accounting

BlackRock runs on Aladdin, a unified investment management operating system that combines risk analytics with portfolio management, trading, operations, and accounting on one platform for informed decisions. Aladdin Accounting extends the scope of Aladdin, providing our clients a single, front-to-back investment platform with comprehensive investment accounting. The platform builds a connective tissue for thousands of users investing worldwide.

The Aladdin Business is growing rapidly, with the volume and complexity of new client deals and strategic partnerships growing each year. We are at the next phase of our growth and are evolving into a global platform with multiple new product launches and external partnerships.

About this role

The Aladdin implementation group is responsible for the installation and deployment of Aladdin and related products and services globally. Aladdin implementations are high profile initiatives that require team members to have senior level exposure and play an active role in redefinition of investment organizations. A typical implementation project is at least as much about processes and implementing change as it is about investments & technology. We help clients achieve ambitious strategic objectives, which range from streamlining investment operations to integrating teams, to unifying their investment analytics & risk reporting framework, to modernizing their overall investment process.

As an Aladdin Accounting Implementations Associate, you will have a vital role in ensuring the smooth implementation of our accounting solutions for our clients. You will collaborate closely with our team of professionals to identify client requirements, create tailored solutions, and offer continuous assistance. With our established reputation and advanced technology, you will have access to the necessary tools and support to thrive in the dynamic field of investment accounting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand client objectives and own the delivery of Aladdin Accounting implementations

• Collaborate with the Client's senior management to provide strong leadership throughout the implementation lifecycle

• Coordinate and implement client specific investment accounting configuration, portfolio initialization, downstream general ledger/ sub ledger integration, and monthly accounting workflows

• Develop project plans with measurable goals, driving consensus with internal and client stakeholders to work towards common objectives for implementing Aladdin’s investment accounting and official performance

• Craft the evolution of our implementation methodology by partnering with development teams to improve the platform

• Occasional travel may be required, including international opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-7 years of work experience in consulting, software implementation or investment/performance accounting implementations

• Strong knowledge of investment accounting principles and practices

• Well-organized with the ability to manage priorities effectively

• Client-focused with a passion for providing high-quality service

• Experience with investment accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS) as they pertain to investment accounting

• Experience with fund performance and Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex concepts clearly to clients, fostering commitment, team motivation, and acceptance of new ideas or actions

• Enjoys a fast paced, high-intensity and complex environment, troubleshooting time critical issues and working with people.

• Project management experience (e.g., PMP) a plus

• CPA or CFA certification a plus

• SQL, Python and command-line programming experience a plus

• Big 4 consulting firm experience a plus

• Fluency in both Japanese and Korea is desirable, and business proficiency in English.

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.