Portfolio Management | Product Marketer | Aladdin, Associate

About this role

Aladdin Product, Product Marketing Manager- Portfolio Management

BlackRock is the world’s leading asset management firm and Aladdin is the central nervous system for investment professionals to see their whole portfolio, understand risk exposure, and act with precision. It is a $1BN technology business that has significant growth aspirations over the next five years. Being a part of BlackRock means being a 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. Being a member of Aladdin Product means working with the best in the industry to build innovative products that shape financial markets.

The Product Marketing Manager (PMM) for Aladdin is responsible for working cross-functionally to drive awareness and adoption of Aladdin’s Portfolio Management product suite across portfolio managers, client relationship stakeholders, engineers, and other technology professionals. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for defining and executing on the strategies that deliver happy customers throughout the product lifecycle. This includes measuring, optimizing, and being responsible for the user journey as it relates to product and feature adoption.

You are:

• Passionate about building technical solutions in partnership with engineering teams
• A self-starter who enjoys solving complex problems that deepen our understanding of end users
• Curious to learn new skills and willing to embrace work outside of your comfort zone
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and using your entrepreneurial spirit to create new solutions
• Experienced with financial markets and/or portfolio management workflows
• A team player who is energized by working in a fast-paced environment

We are:

• Passionate about building innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients
• Comfortable challenging the status quo
• Curious about financial markets and the technology ecosystem
• Results oriented & metrics driven
• Committed to fostering a purpose driven culture and working horizontally to break down silos

Skills / Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in product marketing, product management, or project management experience / business analysis / client service that includes building and launching technology in a B2B or B2C market
• Dedicated interest in understanding, detailing, and mastering related portfolio management workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make data driven decisions and deliver results quickly
• Customer service mindset and experience working with users
• Preference for and demonstrated success in a team-oriented environment
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or equivalent practical experience is preferred
• Preference for familiarity with at least one programming language

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with teams across Aladdin to drive forward strategic product decisions that accelerate the Aladdin offering
• Develop and execute the GTM strategy for new products and features with targets to grow the user community
• Assist in the development of narratives and other product collateral to the community on Aladdin’s portfolio management and automation capabilities
• Create high-quality product communications, and documentation
• Connect industry knowledge and market trends with user feedback to influence product decisions and prioritization
• Work with the product management and engineering teams to coordinate and ship release notifications
• Connect industry knowledge and market trends with user feedback to influence product decisions and prioritization
• Build relationships with users at clients and partners
• Assist in Aladdin business development activities as a subject matter expert – attending prospect meetings, participating in proof-of-concept sessions, and crafting gold copy responses to RFPs

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.