Senior Product Manager - Private Markets, Private Credit, Vice President

BlackRock•New York, NY

4d•$162,500 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock’s Aladdin Product Management team works at the intersection of business and technology to develop capabilities across the investment lifecycle. Within the Portfolio Management segment, this role contributes to product vision and day-to-day roadmap execution for Private Markets portfolio management solutions, with a focus on Private Credit. The Product Manager works with Private Markets portfolio managers, investment professionals, product stakeholders, and engineering teams to understand workflows, translate user needs into product features, and deliver solutions for the Private Markets investment process. The role owns and advances product strategy, requirements, releases, and roadmaps, while incorporating client feedback and providing product expertise to sales teams and clients. The position is based on BlackRock’s hybrid work model, which currently requires at least four days per week in the office and allows one day per week working from home; some business groups may require more office time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in product management, business analysis, client service, or consulting involving technology development and launch, or in an investment-related or portfolio management role.
Collaborative mindset and ability to lead, influence, and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Commercial acumen and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and execute efficiently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain 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, or willingness to master, 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.

Nice To Haves

Interest in and knowledge of Private Markets, including Private Credit, and/or portfolio management workflows is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert on Private Markets personas, workflows, and tools in Portfolio Management 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.
Understand business, stakeholder, and client needs; communicate business value and product intent to delivery teams to support effective execution of releases and features.
Plan, manage, and communicate release schedules, 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 specifications by engaging users, collecting feedback, and identifying opportunities for enhancement and innovation.
Incorporate client feedback and requests into product planning and development.
Influence strategic product decisions across Aladdin, including 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 deliverable updates and prepare management communications.
Develop a strong understanding of competitors and industry trends.
Provide technical and industry expertise to sales teams and clients on using Aladdin to construct and manage portfolios of private and public exposures.