Change Management Associate Job in Blackrock

Overview of Technology Roles

At BlackRock, technology has always been central to what we do. Our technologists continue to shape the future of the industry with their innovative work. We are not only curious but also collaborative, eager to embrace experimentation as a means to solve complex challenges. Here, you'll find an environment that promotes cross-team, cross-business, and cross-regional collaboration. We are committed to supporting your growth as a technologist through curated learning opportunities, specialized career paths, and access to experts and leaders worldwide.

Job Description

About This Role

You will be working with one of the top FinTech companies globally. BlackRock provides its Aladdin platform to over 200 of the world s top corporations, managing about a quarter of all global assets. Our firm is global but close-knit, with a shared goal of providing the best possible level of support to our business partners and customers. From the top of the firm down, we embrace the diversity of values, identities, and ideas that our employees bring. We are serious about our people and offer Flexible Time Off (FTO), collaborative working spaces, and other benefits. The individual selected for this role will have the opportunity to define relationships with IT teams across the globe and be exposed to various applications and technologies used at BlackRock. This will provide a broad view of how functional teams and technology collaborate to deliver services to end users.

We are particularly interested in candidates with skills in:

• Strong Leadership
• Data-driven Analysis
• Change Management
• ITIL Framework
• Cloud Platform offerings like Microsoft Azure and Google

If any of this excites you, we want to hear from you!

Team Overview

The Mission Control organization is part of the Aladdin Product Group Platforms Team at BlackRock. It is responsible for ensuring a seamless Aladdin client experience through operational support and control across core investment systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Technological Changes: Ensure the stability of the Aladdin platform and BlackRock infrastructure while supporting innovation.
• Communicate Impact: Inform technology and business partners about high-risk changes and secure necessary approvals.
• Security Patching: Oversee security patching efforts to meet compliance and security goals.
• Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with global IT teams, understanding the various applications and technologies in use.
• Process Improvement: Enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of change control processes.
• Technical Skills: Utilize skills in desktop technology, TCP/IP networking, UNIX commands, SQL queries, and scripting.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work independently or as part of a team, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate the following:

• 4+ years of experience as an IT Change Manager.
• Familiarity with industry-standard Change Management practices.
• An understanding of running services on Cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with application monitoring solutions.
• Ability to leverage AI and data-driven analytics tools to address challenges.
• Strong knowledge of operating within the ITIL framework.
• Previous experience in the Financial Services or Technology industry.
• Scripting or basic development skills to automate tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize, take ownership of responsibilities, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Adaptable, with the ability to multi-task and adjust in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Change Management tools like ServiceNow.

Our Benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• A strong retirement plan to help secure your future.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning and professional development.
• Comprehensive healthcare to keep you and your family covered.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can recharge, relax, and take care of your loved ones.

Our Hybrid Work Model

BlackRock s hybrid work model promotes a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship while providing flexibility. Employees are required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work 1 day from home. Some business groups may require additional office presence based on the role's responsibilities. We are focused on increasing impactful moments that arise from in-person collaboration, aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. This hybrid model will help you accelerate your learning and onboarding experience at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are united by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients including individuals saving for retirement, families paying for education, and businesses supporting infrastructure projects benefit from their investments with BlackRock. These investments help strengthen the global economy by supporting businesses of all sizes, financing infrastructure projects, and facilitating innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our most important investment: our employees. We are dedicated to creating an environment where all colleagues feel welcomed, valued, and supported through networks, benefits, and development opportunities to help them thrive.