External Relationship Management Vice President​/Director – NYC

About this role

Black Rock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. Black Rock offers a range of solutions – from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at improving out-performance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain exposure to 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.

The Index & Data Solutions team (IDS) is responsible for the index and data strategy for the firm and the management of the commercial relationships with each provider. We are looking for a motivated, upbeat and self-starter individual to be part of our team supporting the data needs for our Aladdin business. The VP/Director position will play a key role towards executing the strategic sourcing of market data to support the firm’s investment and risk management products and technology solutions.

The ideal person will be high-energy, results-oriented, passionate about performance and excited about the opportunity to be a part of our team. Critical thinkers with strong problem-solving skills, the ability to simplify complex matters, working cross-functionally and build strong relationships with partner teams and assess problems and execute on solutions are welcome to apply.

• Partner with members of legal and business stakeholders to negotiate complex agreements with third-party market data providers for Aladdin
• Serve as an advisor to Aladdin teams in the development of data strategies and new product offerings for clients
• Collaborate with IDS’s Client Onboarding Services (COS) Team and the Aladdin business to address market data questions for Aladdin clients
• Understand and share industry trends, market data product offerings and market intelligence.

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in finance, business, economics or related area; law degree is a plus
• Minimum of 7-10 years of financial services; market data industry experience preferred
• Proven ability to interpret contract terms and conditions and communicate guidance to all levels, including senior management
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, and ability to quickly learn
• Outstanding verbal, written and listening skills
• Diligent and high energy individual committed to excellence
• Must be extremely detailed oriented
• Comfort interacting with and influencing a broad range of audiences
• Ambitious, proactive problem solver with a positive attitude and willingness to stretch outside your comfort zone and grow
• Passion for being a part of a collaborative team
• Familiarity with the Aladdin platform or similar enterprise investment management solutions a plus

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$ – USD$ . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. Black Rock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.

Black Rock’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…