About this role
As a Business Consultant you will be part of the Aladdin eFront North America business and work on deploying our industry-leading private markets technology solutions.
Business Consultants have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of clients ranging across several asset classes, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, private debt, and venture capital, advising clients on system best practices and workflows around fundraising, deal pipeline management, fund management, portfolio management, investment monitoring, as well as producing related financial statements and regulatory reporting.
Business Consultants are expected to be organized and efficient, simultaneously managing multiple client assignments, assuming responsibility and accountability for delivering entire components of a project.
Key Responsibilities
Lead client workshops and training: Provide training on out-of-the-box solutions, advise clients on industry-standard solutions, and act as an eFront product expert.
Perform gap analysis: Engage the clients’ key stakeholders to identify and document business requirements, challenging clients on their existing business processes and requirements where appropriate.
Design and implement solutions: Work in conjunction with technical consulting teams to implement, and test solutions that meet client business requirements.
Manage client relationships and project delivery: Work alongside Project Managers, managing day-to-day client relationships on projects, providing effort estimates, and supporting project planning and task allocation.
Provide ongoing implementation support: Deliver continuous client advisory and support during the implementation, including solving data migration/reconciliation issues and supporting user acceptance testing (UAT).
Collaborate with colleagues: Contribute to knowledge sharing across the global Implementation group and help build an inclusive and supportive environment.
Drive product innovation: Partner closely with the Product team to communicate new requirements and trends observed with clients, helping shape product innovation.
Desired Skills
5+ years’ work experience within the financial services industry, preferably in a technology, accounting or operations role.
Knowledge of alternative asset classes such as private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate and infrastructure.
Experience using or implementing financial technology.
Understanding of investment management workflows
Technical skills/background is a plus; curiosity for technical aspects is a must.
Exceptional analytical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Customer service oriented and experience facing off with clients.
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.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.BlackRock New York, New York, USA Office
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