External Relationship Management, Vice President - NYC

BlackRock • New York, NY

42d • $140,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About this role 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 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. As a Relationship Manager in IDS you will 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, technology trends and market intelligence.

Requirements

• 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
• Strong understanding of market data use cases, AI and data licensing terms
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Aladdin platform or similar enterprise investment management solutions or other FinTech solutions a plus

Responsibilities

• 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, technology trends and market intelligence.

Benefits

• employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits
• strong retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive healthcare
• support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees