Vice President, Application Engineer - Platform Enablement

BlackRock•Atlanta, GA

1d•$148,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, and tackling some of the world's most interesting challenges? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance? Look no further! Being a technologist at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions. Technology & Development Operations (TDO) sits within Platform & Ecosystem Engineering, part of the firm’s Platform Enablement organization. Platform Enablement is a horizontal capability focused on scaling execution, modernizing foundational platforms, and accelerating delivery across Business Operations and Client Services in close partnership with Aladdin Engineering. TDO operates at the intersection of business process, technology, and delivery. We work directly with operational teams to identify workflow challenges, translate business needs into technical solutions, and build pragmatic tools and automations that improve scale, resilience, and efficiency across core operating platforms. The role is part of the Technology & Development Operations team, and is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering technical solutions to the organization’s workflow challenges. The role requires a deep understanding of the functions within Business Operations and Client Services to better comprehend the challenges faced by these functions.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a Business Analyst or Developer role, exposure in developing and implementing AI-based solutions preferred.
Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python) as well as strong SQL and database knowledge.
Understanding of large language models (LLMs) and other neural networks.
Familiarity with NLP techniques and tools such as sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and topic modeling.
Experience using Agile methodologies – previous experience working from a backlog, sprints, retrospectives etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud-based machine learning platforms such as Azure Machine Learning a plus.
Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation (RPA), e.g., Blue Prism and data visualization tools, e.g., Splunk, Tableau, Power BI

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver technical solutions, including AI-based models, that will help the organization scale.
Work with stakeholders to identify areas where technology can be leveraged to improve business processes.
Make autonomous decisions on which solutions best fit the business problem presented
Test and validate AI models to ensure that they are accurate and aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
Play a key role in growing the core offering of the Aladdin Compliance and Accounting platforms
Drive engagement with partners to ensure that proper business requirements are established.
Build relationships with other internal technology teams to ensure familiarity with all potential AI-based solutions while also holding them accountable for capturing and measuring business benefits