Business Analyst Aladdin / Aladdin Data Cloud (ADC

Position: Business Analyst – Aladdin / Aladdin Data Cloud (ADC) Location: Newark, NJ Experience: 10+ Years Industry: Financial Services / Asset Management Job Description: Aladdin & Client Expertise Requirements Management: Partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Risk Professionals, and Operations teams to gather, document, and prioritize business requirements related to Aladdin platform functionality, data consumption, and reporting. Solution Design: Translate high-level business needs into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and data requirements, with a strong emphasis on leveraging Aladdin Data Cloud capabilities (e.g., data ingestion, reconciliation, and integration with downstream systems). Data Workflows: Analyze and design optimal data flows within and around the Aladdin ecosystem, specifically utilizing Client for centralized data access, validation, and analytics across various asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Alternatives). Configuration & Customization: Support the configuration and customization of core Aladdin modules (e.g., Portfolio Management, Trading/OMS, Risk, Compliance, Performance) to align with evolving investment strategies and regulatory requirements. Aladdin Platform Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience working with the BlackRock Aladdin platform (front, middle, or back-office functions). Private equity: experience in asset management, hedge funds and private equity funds with a focus on fund accounting and trading platforms Aladdin Data Cloud (Client): Strong understanding of the Client framework, data models, and its application for data management, analytics, and reporting. Financial Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of investment management workflows, including Portfolio Management, Order Management (OMS), Risk Analytics, Performance Attribution, and Compliance. Technical Proficiency: Solid working knowledge of SQL for data analysis, querying, and reconciliation