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Own and govern investment and risk analytics within BlackRock’s Aladdin Data platform, ensuring accuracy, completeness, scalability, and commercial value. Develop analytics solutions and proofs of concept, address complex quantitative and financial-market requirements, and coordinate with product, engineering, operations, and client teams. Apply expertise in private markets, risk models, portfolio returns, performance attribution, and whole-portfolio analytics, including integration of eFront and Preqin capabilities.

Leads middle office service implementations for investment management clients, translating business requirements into scalable operational workflows. Partners with technology, production, and operational teams to improve processes, controls, and implementation efficiency. Performs data analysis, identifies and mitigates risks, communicates recommendations, and serves as a regional escalation point. The role also builds team capability to execute implementations independently and at scale.

Leads middle office implementation projects for investment operations clients using Aladdin. Translates client requirements into scalable workflows, partners with technology and production teams, analyzes data, strengthens controls, identifies risks, and supports mitigation. Serves as a regional escalation point, guides implementation decisions, communicates with stakeholders, and develops team capability to execute implementations independently and at scale.

Lead client implementations of BlackRock’s middle-office investment operations services on the Aladdin platform. Responsibilities include designing scalable workflows, optimizing processes, analyzing data, managing implementation risks, collaborating with technology teams, serving as a senior escalation authority, and developing high-performing teams. The role requires strong investment management knowledge, analytical ability, communication skills, and at least six years of relevant industry experience.

Implement middle office investment operations services for Aladdin clients. Translate business needs into scalable workflows, optimize processes, analyze data, identify risks, collaborate with technology teams, and support client and stakeholder decision-making. The role also involves developing technical expertise, leading escalations, and building team capabilities for large-scale implementations.

Supports Technology & Operations FP&A through expense forecasting, financial modeling, cost reporting, performance analysis, and governance. Partners with Enterprise Services, Controllers, and Sourcing teams to challenge assumptions, communicate risks, improve reporting processes, and deliver actionable insights to senior management. The role also uses advanced Excel, automation, and AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance financial analysis.

Monitor and analyze investment, portfolio, and fund performance; produce monthly/quarterly/ad hoc client reports and investor data requests; ensure accuracy of performance reporting and internal databases; collaborate with Valuation, Fund Accounting, Investor Relations, and Operations; assist with operational due diligence and support new product launches and custom client requests.

Supports investment accounting and reporting services for financial institution clients, with emphasis on monthly close, reconciliations, regulatory reporting, audits, controls, and process improvement. Advises clients on US GAAP, IFRS, US Statutory, and insurance accounting requirements; supports client implementations and retention; leads cross-functional initiatives; manages vendor priorities; trains accounting staff; and reviews NAIC and other regulatory reconciliations.

Leads Internal Audit’s board, audit committee, and regulatory engagement reporting. Develops executive materials, dashboards, narratives, and risk insights; establishes governance frameworks for external obligations; ensures reporting accuracy and consistency; and advances automation and continuous improvement across global audit reporting processes.

Develop and maintain shared Java platform capabilities, including libraries, build systems, database failover tools, and business libraries. Design, test, deploy, and support resilient systems at significant scale, addressing performance, reliability, scalability, and developer experience. Collaborate with global engineering teams, evaluate AI-enabled development practices, provide programming-language expertise, and contribute to continuous improvement across the firm's software development lifecycle.