Product, Product Solutions, Vice President

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock’s mission is to create a better financial future for our clients. We have a responsibility to be the voice of the investor, and we represent each client fairly and equally. Constant communication with a diverse team of partners strengthens us and delivers better results for our clients. Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

Being a part of BlackRock means being part of a community of smart, results-oriented   people who are pursuing some of the world’s most sophisticated financial challenges.  And our founder-led culture has maintained its results-oriented feel – we work hard, we   work as a team, and we work with purpose. At the heart of BlackRock is Aladdin, a tech   platform that unifies the investment management – through a common data language  – to enable scale, provide insights and support true business transformation.  

The Aladdin Product Solutions team is responsible for accelerating the design and delivery of scalable end-to-end product solutions. As a member of the team, you will operate at the intersection of business and technology working horizontally with business, product, and engineering leaders. You are a horizontal thinker who identifies the “white space” between product verticals that need to be addressed to enable client outcomes that exceed expectations. You will provide consultation, expertise, and coordination at critical moments throughout the client lifecycle for Aladdin clients and drive the design and delivery of product solutions affecting multiple user segments and workflows, applicable to many clients. You will inform future product strategy and investment. We seek a leader who demonstrates strong program and product management skills required to accelerate solutioning, manage stakeholders, and see through delivery of solutions. 

Key responsibilities :

• Build and influence inclusive cross-functional teams across the product delivery value chain and client business teams  

• Leads cross-functional teams to design holistic solutions that balance client needs with business objectives  

• Own the design and delivery of product solutions from beginning to end by translating client needs to market and business requirements, leading accountable cross-functional resources to execute, and seeing through the delivery of solutions 

• Develop a thorough understanding of high value product opportunities that require horizontal design and development; inform and influence future strategic investment in product  

• Role model outstanding PDLC and project management discipline; produce high quality artifacts and communicate key updates and insights broadly to maintain organizational alignment  

• Broker dialog between stakeholders, combats potential challenges or risks with mitigation tactics, and adjusts plans with agility to keep delivery on track 

Skills and qualifications 

• Proven success managing large, cross-functional, technical projects by delivering measurable value, on time and on budget, to demanding client communities 

• Proficiency working with product managers, engineers, and business functions 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate up and down the organization  

• Strong organizational, networking, problem-solving, and planning skills 

• 5+ years of experience in designing enterprise grade applications 

• 5+ years product management experience with proven record of successful launches 

• 5+ years project management experience with proven track record of on-time, on-budget delivery 

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $157,500 – $214,500. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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

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.