Aladdin Front Office - Technical Analyst

FormativGroup, LLC; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 626,000 - 861,000; Full time

Job summary

FormativGroup is seeking an Aladdin Front Office - Technical Analyst to join our Financial Services practice. Remote with 50% US travel, you will support front-office trading via BlackRock Aladdin, manage the trade lifecycle, and mitigate operational risk across front, middle and back offices.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on Aladdin Front Office experience, solid investment operations knowledge, and strong analytical skills using Excel and SQL to validate data and optimize workflows.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin Front Office (OMS, trade blotters, IBOR views, cash management, matching).
• Strong investment operations knowledge and front-to-back trade lifecycle understanding.
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL for reconciliation, validation, reporting and analysis.
• Experience troubleshooting trade or operational issues in fast-paced investment management or capital markets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across Trading, Operations, Technology and external partners.
• Ability to prioritise multiple activities with high accuracy in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee front-office trading activities within the BlackRock Aladdin platform.
• Coordinate and monitor the complete trade lifecycle from order creation through settlement.
• Perform cash, position, and transaction validations using Excel and SQL to identify discrepancies.
• Utilize Aladdin Front Office functionality including OMS, pre-trade compliance, trade blotters and portfolio analytics.
• Review post-trade activity including allocations, trade matching, confirmations, and settlement status.
• Partner with Trading, Operations, Compliance, and external counterparties to resolve trade exceptions and improve efficiency.

Skills

Aladdin Front Office

Investment operations

Front-to-back trade lifecycle

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Job description

Remote w/ US Travel - Full-Time

About the Role

FormativGroup is seeking an Aladdin Front Office - Technical Analystto join our growing Financial Services practice. In this role, you'll work closely with investment and trading teams, leveraging BlackRock Aladdin Front Office capabilities to support daily trading operations, optimize workflows, and reduce operational risk. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on Aladdin experience, a strong understanding of investment operations, and the ability to collaborate across front, middle, and back‑office teams in a fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support and oversee front‑office trading activities within the BlackRock Aladdin platform.
• Coordinate and monitor the complete trade lifecycle, ensuring accurate execution from order creation through settlement.
• Perform cash, position, and transaction validations using Excel and SQL to identify discrepancies and mitigate operational risk.
• Utilize Aladdin Front Office functionality, including Order Management (OMS), pre‑trade compliance, trade blotters, exposure monitoring, and portfolio analytics.
• Review post‑trade activity, including allocations, trade matching, confirmations, and settlement status, proactively resolving issues before they impact operations.
• Partner with Trading, Operations, Compliance, and external counterparties to resolve trade exceptions and improve operational efficiency.
• Identify emerging operational risks and communicate issues quickly to the appropriate stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Hands‑on experience working with BlackRock Aladdin Front Office, including OMS, trade blotters, IBOR views, cash management, matching, and operational dashboards.
• Solid understanding of investment operations, trade processing, and front‑to‑back trade lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL for reconciliation, validation, reporting, and operational analysis.
• Experience troubleshooting trade or operational issues in a fast‑paced investment management or capital markets environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across Trading, Operations, Technology, and external partners.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities while maintaining accuracy in a high‑volume trading environment.

Location

The location preferred for this remote with 50% travel within the US.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

• To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in one of the following U.S. states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, and Washington DC. Candidates residing outside these states are not eligible for consideration currently.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency. The compensation range for this position represents our good faith estimate of the range we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, education, work location, and internal equity.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, etc.

$120 - $165 USD

FormativGroupoperates within the critical middle layer of business technology, where applications and systems connect infrastructure to business processes. We are specialists who help the middle market take full advantage of their technology investments with deep, industry-centricexpertise, all in one place, to unify fragmented systems. With deep technicalexpertiseacross cloud architecture, system integration, AI, and data strategy, we bridge the gap between business goals and modern platforms.

FormativGroup is an equal opportunity employer providing opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ADA Specifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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