R241300
Description
About this role
As a
Business Consultant you will be part of Aladdin eFront EMEA 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 standard processes 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 encouraged to be organized and efficient, simultaneously managing multiple client assignments, assuming responsibility and accountability for delivering entire components of a project.
Responsibilities
- Leading workshops with clients, providing training on our out-of-the-box solutions, advising clients on industry standard solutions, acting as eFront Product expert.
- Analyzing and detailing our clients investment structures, current business processes and reporting needs.
- Analyzing clients business requirements and performing a gap analysis versus our standard methodology solutions, challenging clients on their existing business processes and requirements, where appropriate.
- Working in conjunction with our Implementation Consultant team, crafting, implementing, testing solutions to meet client business requirements.
- Working alongside Project Managers, managing day-to-day client relationships on projects, providing effort estimates and supporting project planning and task allocation.
- Providing ongoing client advisory and support during the implementation, including solving data migration/reconciliation issues and UAT.
- Collaborating with teammates from across the EMEA Implementation group, contributing to knowledge sharing and helping to build an inclusive and encouraging environment.
- Partnering closely with our Product team to communicate new requirements and trends you're seeing with our clients to help craft product innovation.
If you see yourself doing these activities, you probably have:
- Bachelor's degree or higher from recognized university (finance background).
- Prior experience as Business Consultant in technology, ideally with exposure to Private Markets or broader financial industry.
- Minimum 3-5 years related experience.
- Hands-on packaged software implementation experience.
- Technical skills/background is a plus, curiosity for technical aspects is a must.
- Outstanding analytical competence, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Superb communication, interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Preferred but not required: CFA or CAIA qualification (or similar)
- Long term Ability to travel.
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.
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
