FormativGroup is hiring a Technical Manager, Aladdin Front Office to lead end-to-end trade workflow management within the BlackRock Aladdin ecosystem. You will ensure accurate trade execution, operational integrity, and controlled risk across the full trade lifecycle, while driving process optimization and providing real-time position oversight.
What You'll Do
- Lead oversight of end-to-end trade workflows within Aladdin, ensuring operational accuracy, risk mitigation, and timely issue resolution.
- Provide subject matter expertise across Aladdin Front Office tools including OMS, pre-trade compliance, live blotters, exposure dashboards, and IBOR views.
- Establish controls and monitoring processes to validate cash, positions, allocations, and trade lifecycle dependencies.
- Proactively identify operational risks and implement preventive measures to reduce trade breaks and downstream exceptions.
- Partner with Trading, Post-Trade Operations, Technology, and external counterparties to resolve complex trade and settlement issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across workflow efficiency, reporting, and operational governance.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, promoting best practices in trade lifecycle management and Aladdin utilization.
- Develop and maintain reporting frameworks leveraging Excel and SQL for intraday validation, reconciliation oversight, and portfolio support.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin Front Office functionality, including trade blotters, IBOR dashboards, matching tools, and cash ladders.
- Demonstrated experience leading operational oversight or managing front-office support functions.
- Strong understanding of trade lifecycle processes, investment operations, and operational risk controls.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and SQL for data validation, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Proven ability to operate in fast-paced trading environments while maintaining governance and control standards.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Must reside in one of the following U.S. states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, and Washington DC.
Technical Stack
- BlackRock Aladdin
- Aladdin OMS
- Excel
- SQL
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $171,647 - $208,429 USD
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates residing in the approved U.S. states listed above.
FormativGroup is an equal opportunity employer providing opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to pay equity and transparency.
