Director - Aladdin - Head of eFront Business Development (EMEA)
BlackRock
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 executive 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® sales team in EMEA and be an integral part of the wider EMEA Business Development Team. They will join to lead a growing team with the expressed aim of driving our private markets eFront® sales growth. 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 leading and growing sales teams 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 EMEA.
Experience Required
•10-15+ 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.
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.
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