Director, Business Development, Aladdin Alternatives, UKI and Nordic

About this role

Background

Aladdin® and eFront® provides asset managers, asset owners and asset servicers sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making, effective risk management, efficient trading and operational scale across both public and private markets.


Role Description


The Aladdin Business is seeking to hire a world class Director with a proven track record of managing and leading complex and consultative sales to enterprise clients within the Investment Management industry. This will include partnering with business executives across a variety of industry verticals including insurance, pension funds and traditional asset managers.


The successful candidate will lead our eFront® business Development growth in UKI & Nordic Region and be an integral part of the wider EMEA Business Development Team. They will join a growing team with the expressed aim of driving our private markets eFront® sales growth within the UKI & Nordic Region. This will include leveraging opportunities within the existing client base, as well as driving new business development opportunities. The ability to partner with clients in a consultative and proactive manner is a key differentiating factor for the firm. This individual will require; unrivalled business and private markets domain knowledge, a proven track record of Business Development growth in the region and a steadfast dedication to partnering with prospective clients to deliver mutually beneficial results.


Key Responsibilities

  • Build a business development plan and develop a strong pipeline of opportunities to drive eFront® sales in UKI & Nordics.
  • Hunter mentality to generate prospect leads, support end-to-end sales of investment technology products to key prospects, and harvest revenue opportunities across existing clients.
  • Engage in a consultative sales process to communicate as well as demonstrate eFront’s® unique value proposition.
  • Manage complex sales cycles; from lead generation to contract negotiation and beyond.
  • Establish strong personal relationships and foster a collaborative partnership with clients, creating mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Develop strong internal relationships with all groups within Aladdin Client Business and the broader BlackRock organization to ensure excellent client experience.
  • Contribute innovative ideas to Aladdin’s product group based on clients’ needs in a fast-evolving marketplace.


Experience Required

  • 10+ years of work experience. Previous experience in a financial technology firm working in sales or relationship management. Background in Alternatives financial technology firm is a plus.
  • Demonstrable interest in Financial Markets with knowledge of Alternative Assets being a plus.
  • Proven track record exceeding revenue targets.
  • Ability to work across organizational functional lines and be effective in a global organization.
  • Self-starter with the ability to operate with limited guidance in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
  • Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly to clients.

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.


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 (opens in new window) 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 (opens in new window). We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn (opens in new window), Instagram (opens in new window), YouTube (opens in new window), X (opens in new window), and TikTok (opens in new window).


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.

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