Job Summary:

We are seeking experienced BlackRock Aladdin and/or eFront Consultants to support technology and operational transformation initiatives for leading investment and asset management clients across the GCC.

The role involves hands-on participation in implementation, configuration, testing, and delivery of Aladdin and/or eFront platforms, with strong exposure to front-to-back investment workflows across public and private markets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Platform Implementation & Configuration:

- Participate in end-to-end implementations of BlackRock Aladdin and/or eFront platforms.

- Configure system modules in line with business, operational, and regulatory requirements.

- Support platform enhancements, upgrades, and post-implementation stabilization.

2. Testing & Quality Assurance:

- Execute Functional Testing (FT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

- Prepare and review test cases, scenarios, and validation outputs.

- Support defect resolution in coordination with business and technology teams.

3. Data Integration & Migration:

- Support data migration, reconciliation, and integration activities.

- Collaborate with third-party vendors, custodians, and internal systems to ensure data accuracy.

4. Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management:

- Contribute to project planning, coordination, and delivery tracking.

- Work closely with business users, IT teams, vendors, and system integrators.

- Participate in requirement-gathering sessions, workshops, and stakeholder reviews.

5. Investment Operations & Functional Support:

- Provide functional support across investment operations, portfolio management, risk, performance, and reporting.

- Offer advisory input during technology and operational transformation initiatives.

Role Requirements & Qualifications:

- Hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin and/or eFront platforms.

- Experience in implementation, configuration, testing, or operational support.

- Strong understanding of investment management processes and operating models.

- Experience working in project-based or consulting environments.

- Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination skills.

- Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Masters degree (MBA, Finance, Investment Management, or Technology-related) is preferred but not mandatory.

- Professional certifications are a plus:

1. PMP or other project management certifications.

2. Aladdin or eFront platform certifications (if applicable).