Senior Product Manager - Private Markets, Portfolio Management, Vice President

About This Role

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 with significant growth aspirations. Being a part of BlackRock means joining a community of smart, results-oriented people pursuing some of the world's most sophisticated financial challenges.

Sitting at the intersection of business and technology, the Aladdin Product Management team works closely with developers, researchers, and other stakeholders to innovate, conceptualize, design, and pilot new capabilities across the investment lifecycle. As a Product Manager within the Portfolio Management segment, you will have a positive impact on developing the product vision and leading day-to-day execution of the roadmap for Private Markets portfolio management solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Product Manager to support the development of Aladdin's portfolio management capabilities, with a focus on Private Markets (including Private Credit). You will work closely with Private Markets portfolio managers and other investment professionals to understand their workflows, translate requirements into product features, and partner with engineering teams to deliver solutions that have real impact on the Private Markets investment process.

You Are

• An innovator passionate about building technical solutions in partnership with engineering teams to transform private market investing.
• 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.
• 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 and metrics-driven.
• Committed to fostering a purpose-driven culture and working horizontally to break down silos.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert of Private Markets personas, workflows, and tools within the Portfolio Management space throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define and own Private Markets Portfolio Management product strategy, vision, and roadmap, aligning development with business objectives and client needs.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of business, stakeholder, and client needs and articulate business value and product intent to delivery teams to ensure understanding and effective execution of new releases and features.
• Plan, manage, and communicate release schedules, including tracking phases, milestones, features, user stories, and dependencies within and across releases.
• Partner with engineering to determine technical solutions and delivery timelines.
• Gather, evaluate, and define detailed product requirements and product specifications by engaging directly with users to understand their needs, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for product enhancement and innovation.
• Integrate client feedback and requests into product planning and development processes to continuously improve the offering.
• Influence teams across Aladdin to drive forward strategic product decisions, which includes leading product governance forums and working groups, coordinating agendas, and summarizing decisions, next steps, and product readiness for stakeholders.
• Develop, prioritize, and maintain roadmaps for the Private Markets portfolio manager build, provide quarterly updates on deliverables, and create content for management communications.
• Develop a strong understanding of competitors and industry trends.
• Provide technical/industry expertise to both sales and clients directly on how to leverage the Aladdin offering to more effectively construct and manage their "whole portfolio" of private and public exposures.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in either: a) a product management, business analysis, client service, or consulting role that includes building and launching technology; or b) in an investment-related or portfolio management role.
• Interest in and knowledge of private markets and/or portfolio management workflows strongly preferred.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to lead, influence, and work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Commercial acumen and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and execute efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present complex information clearly and concisely to stakeholders and clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and deliver results quickly.
• Deep understanding of and/or willingness to master the product and software development lifecycles.
• Comfort working in ambiguous situations and proactively addressing complex business challenges.
• Experience partnering with users to shape or deliver product solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.

Compensation and Benefits

For New York, NY, the salary range for this position is USD $162,500.00 - $215,000.00. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits.

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).

Hybrid Work Model

BlackRock's hybrid work model enables a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship. 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.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees. BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.