Analytics Specialist Vice President - Aladdin Financial Engineering (PAG)

About this role

Join the Portfolio Analytics Group (PAG) a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team of forward-deployed engineers and data scientists at the forefront of applied analytics at BlackRock.

As part of the Aladdin Financial Engineering (AFE) organization PAG designs develops and deploys advanced analytical solutions that combine Aladdin’s technology platform financial models and data to solve complex real-world investment and business challenges. Our solutions are used across BlackRock’s investment product and distribution organizations helping drive better portfolio insights support strategic decision-making improve client outcomes and contribute to winning new business.

The team works across the full spectrum of asset classes—including equities fixed income derivatives and private markets—providing exposure to a diverse range of investment strategies products and client needs. PAG sits at the intersection of technology analytics and business partnering directly with stakeholders to translate complex challenges into scalable impactful solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven individual to join our San Francisco team and help build the next generation of analytical capabilities that sit alongside and extend the Aladdin platform. These tools support a broad range of use cases including portfolio analysis product strategy sales enablement client engagement and increasingly AI-powered decision support.

In this role you will partner closely with product distribution and technology teams to identify high-impact opportunities rapidly prototype solutions and iterate based on real-world feedback. Success requires the ability to bridge sophisticated analytical concepts and practical business needs creating fit-for-purpose solutions that integrate seamlessly into established workflows.

Successful candidates will wear multiple hats acting as hands-on analytics developers internal technology advocates and business-oriented project managers. On the technical side they will demonstrate a strong aptitude for learning our proprietary technology ecosystem and for working with various programming languages and technology stacks. They should also possess technical fluency in AI Python and database languages along with experience building end-to-end analytical applications. Equally important are the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and a solid understanding of financial markets and instruments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of complex cross-functional analytics initiatives.
• Develop analytical products and frameworks that empower product teams sales organizations and clients.
• Partner closely with technical partners product leaders and client teams to define and execute against strategic roadmaps.
• Translate business challenges into scalable data-driven solutions leveraging Aladdin capabilities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders influencing decisions and helping shape strategic direction.
• Provide technical excellence through mentorship collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Communicate complex analytical concepts and business insights effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of experience across financial markets analytics and software engineering.
• Proven track record of delivering complex cross-functional analytics and technology solutions.
• Strong Python programming skills and experience working with large-scale analytical systems and production-quality codebases.
• Deep understanding of investment products portfolio analytics and investment workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Self-starter with a high degree of accountability resilience and follow-through.
• Strong collaborator with experience working across global teams.
• Passion for innovation and an interest in applying emerging technologies including AI and advanced analytics to solve real business problems.

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 workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race creed color national origin sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression) sexual orientation age ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religion citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

What We Do

As the world’s largest asset manager BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals including firefighters nurses teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven focused on clients and risk management and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions simplify complexity and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning wealth building or navigating market shifts we’re here to help clients invest more easily more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com

Why Work With Us

Without our people technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees clients shareholders and society alike.

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