Vice President, Aladdin Client Business, Solutions Engineering

blackrock advisors singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare

Support for working parents

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

BlackRock in Singapore seeks a Senior Solutions Engineer to support clients early in the lifecycle, translating complex concepts into practical Aladdin/eFront demonstrations and recommendations. You will work closely with BD, Product and Services to address investment workflows and operational needs while building strong client relationships.

The role requires excellent presentation skills, technical insight and a proactive mindset to influence outcomes and platform evolution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a client-facing role within investment management or fintech.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills for business and technical audiences.
• Experience presenting software solutions to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Interest in financial markets and investment technology.
• Self-starter with ownership, curiosity, professionalism and collaboration.
• Experience in alternative investments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client-facing presentations linking private markets trends, workflows and technology.
• Lead technical sales support, including RFPs/RFIs and solution environments.
• Explain product capabilities to business and technical stakeholders with tailored demos.
• Assess requirements and propose value-driven solutions for clients and the firm.
• Collaborate with sales, product and services teams to align solutions with objectives.
• Support marketing through conferences, events and business development activities.
• Provide client insights to Product teams to shape platform enhancements.

Skills

Client facing

Presentation skills

Communication

Financial technology

Problem solving

Ownership / accountability

Job description

About this role

What team will you be on?

The Aladdin Client Business (ACB) provides clients with access to the intellectual capital, risk analytics, and investment platform that supports BlackRock's asset management business. Within ACB, the Solutions Engineering team partners closely with Business Development, Product, Services, and Sales teams to help prospective clients understand how Aladdin and eFront can address complex investment, risk management, and operational challenges. The team serves as a critical bridge between clients and product teams, helping shape future platform capabilities while supporting the continued growth of BlackRock's alternatives technology business.

Why is your role important?

As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you will play an integral role during the early stages of the client lifecycle by providing technical expertise throughout the sales process. You will help prospective clients evaluate how Aladdin and eFront can support their business objectives, investment workflows, and operational requirements. This highly visible, client-facing role requires strong presentation and relationship-building skills, the ability to translate complex concepts into practical solutions, and a passion for financial technology and alternative investments. Your insights will directly influence client outcomes, business growth, and product innovation.

What will you be doing?

In every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:

• Serve as a client-facing alternatives specialist, delivering presentations that connect private markets industry trends, investment workflows, and technology solutions.
• Lead technical sales support activities, including responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and management of solution environments used during client engagements.
• Communicate product capabilities to business and technical stakeholders and deliver tailored demonstrations that address client investment and operational challenges.
• Assess customer requirements, identify opportunities to enhance business outcomes, and recommend solutions that maximize value for clients and the firm.
• Partner with sales, product, and service teams to align proposed solutions with client objectives and business requirements.
• Support marketing initiatives through participation in conferences, industry events, and other business development activities.
• Provide market feedback, client insights, and emerging requirements to Product teams to help shape future platform enhancements.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a client-facing role such as Solutions Engineering, Professional Services, Consulting, Project Management, or a related function within investment management or financial technology.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to both business and technical audiences.
• Experience presenting software solutions or technical concepts to senior business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interest in financial markets, investment technology, and the evolving financial technology landscape.
• Self-starter with strong ownership, intellectual curiosity, professionalism, and a collaborative, results-oriented mindset.
• Experience in alternative investments, private equity, or related private markets segments is preferred.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off(FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person –aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work –enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.