Investment Platform Services Manager

Pension Insurance Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) is building a new Investment Platform Services (IPS) team to own and evolve our Aladdin relationship with BlackRock. As an Investment Platform Services Manager, you will be the key Aladdin expert, helping investments and operations maximise value, drive adoption, change and continuous improvement.

You will work with Investments, Investment Operations, Technology, Change, and BlackRock to embed Aladdin, shape the platform roadmap and future operating model, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on BlackRock Aladdin experience.
• Experience collaborating with investment and operations teams.
• Knowledge of trading, order management, portfolio construction, compliance, settlements and reconciliations.
• Experience delivering platform, system or process enhancements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with external vendors and technology partners.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for BlackRock Aladdin, providing support and guidance to users across the business.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with BlackRock, including issue resolution, enhancements, upgrades, and platform governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions that improve investment processes and workflows.
• Drive user adoption and support business change initiatives linked to the platform.
• Assess and manage the impact of platform enhancements and new functionality.
• Monitor risks, controls, and governance requirements, ensuring the platform operates effectively within a regulated environment.
• Produce reporting and insights on platform performance, business impacts, and future opportunities.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of PIC's investment platform strategy and operating model.

Skills

BlackRock Aladdin

Trading

Order Management

Portfolio Construction

Compliance

Settlements

Reconciliations

Corporate Actions

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Finbourne LUSID

Murex

Job description

About PIC

Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) helps secure the pensions of current and future policyholders through strong risk management, exceptional customer service, and market-leading asset and liability management.

We're building a new Investment Platform Services (IPS) team to own and evolve our relationship with BlackRock's Aladdin platform following a major implementation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly created team and play a key role in shaping how the platform supports our investment business.

The Opportunity

As an Investment Platform Services Manager, you will be a key Aladdin expert within the business, helping investment and operations teams maximise the value of the platform while driving adoption, change, and continuous improvement.

Working closely with stakeholders across Investments, Investment Operations, Technology, Change, and BlackRock, you'll support the successful embedding of Aladdin and help define the future roadmap of the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for BlackRock Aladdin, providing support and guidance to users across the business.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with BlackRock, including issue resolution, enhancements, upgrades, and platform governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions that improve investment processes and workflows.
• Drive user adoption and support business change initiatives linked to the platform.
• Assess and manage the impact of platform enhancements and new functionality.
• Monitor risks, controls, and governance requirements, ensuring the platform operates effectively within a regulated environment.
• Produce reporting and insights on platform performance, business impacts, and future opportunities.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of PIC's investment platform strategy and operating model.

Essential Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with BlackRock Aladdin.
• Experience working with investment and investment operations teams.
• Knowledge of investment processes, including:
  • Trading
  • Order Management
  • Portfolio Construction
  • Compliance
  • Settlements
  • Reconciliations
  • Corporate Actions
• Experience delivering platform, system, or process enhancements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with external vendors and technology partners.

Desirable Experience

• Fixed Income and Derivatives knowledge.
• Experience with Finbourne LUSID and/or Murex.
• Experience within asset management, insurance, pensions, or broader financial services.
• Understanding of PRA and FCA regulatory requirements.

DEI at PIC:

At PIC, we believe that true innovation stems from embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a workplace where every individual, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socio‑economic background, feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We hold ourselves accountable through ongoing initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices, and equitable career development opportunities that support belonging and community. While we’re proud of our progress, we recognise there’s work ahead, and we remain dedicated to listening, learning and evolving together.

In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme and much more.