Your responsibilities
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 senior Private Credit and Direct Lending advisor to clients, bringing deep expertise across origination, underwriting, execution, servicing, accounting, portfolio monitoring, risk and investor reporting to shape pragmatic technology and operating model transformation strategies.
Lead discovery and solution design across processes, workflows, data, technology, controls and governance, translating investment and operational requirements into scalable target-state solutions and transformation roadmaps with clear priorities, dependencies, and risks.
Lead complex transformation programs from mobilization through implementation, testing, adoption, and transition to business-as-usual, establishing effective governance and coordinating execution across Aladdin, eFront, investment, operations, data, product, and technology teams.
Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Design and Data teams to translate client needs and market insights into product priorities, identify opportunities for automation and enhanced Private Credit capabilities, and develop scalable solutions that can be reused across client transformations.
Own senior client relationships throughout engagements, aligning stakeholders on scope, priorities, outcomes, and key decisions while partnering with Relationship Management, Business Development, Product, and Implementation teams to support solution positioning, onboarding, and longer-term opportunities.
Build the broader Private Credit transformation capability by developing reusable methodologies and solutions, sharing domain expertise and transformation practices, and coaching colleagues across multidisciplinary teams.
Lead through influence across multidisciplinary teams, establishing clear accountability and a culture of continuous improvement while identifying appropriate uses of artificial intelligence and automation that improve delivery efficiency with strong governance, controls, and quality standards.
Your experience
10+ years of relevant experience across Private Credit, Direct Lending, investment management, financial technology, product management, or technology transformation, including demonstrated leadership of complex initiatives.
Deep knowledge of the end-to-end Private Credit and/or Direct Lending lifecycle, including deal structures, investment and operational workflows, portfolio monitoring, and risk.
Demonstrated experience designing and leading complex technology transformations or platform implementations, with strong understanding of front-to-back investment workflows, data models, systems integration, controls, and operating model design.
Track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from discovery and solution design through implementation, launch and adoption, working effectively across investment, operations, product, engineering, and data teams.
Experience advising senior executives and clients, navigating ambiguity, and competing priorities, and applying strong commercial judgment to drive pragmatic, outcome-oriented decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex investment, operational and technology concepts for senior audiences.
Familiarity with Aladdin, eFront or comparable investment management and private markets technology platforms is preferred; an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience is expected, with relevant postgraduate study or professional qualifications beneficial.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.
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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
