Director, Studio DeveloperBlackRock is the world's leading asset management firm and Aladdin is the central nervous system for investment professionals to see their whole portfolio, understand risk exposure, and act with precision. It is a $1BN+ technology business that has significant growth aspirations over the next five years. Sitting at the intersection of business and technology, the Aladdin Product Management team partners closely with engineering, research, and client-facing teams to design and deliver products that shape financial markets.As a Director on the Studio Developer team, you will operate as an enterprise leader responsible for setting product strategy, driving cross-platform outcomes, and ensuring delivery at scale.
You will lead Studio Developer, Aladdin's platform for extending and automating workflows, shaping how users build, adapt, and run custom workflows in a governed, enterprise-ready way, while leading large, complex initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders to translate vision into measurable client and commercial impact.You are:An enterprise leader who can set direction and drive alignment across Product, Engineering, Sales, and senior stakeholdersAccountable for outcomes, with a strong bias for action and delivery at scaleDeeply client-oriented, with the ability to translate client needs into strategic product decisionsAI-practical, using AI tools to accelerate product development, with clear judgement on where AI delivers real, scalable valueComfortable operating in ambiguity and making clear, timely decisionsA strong communicator who can influence at the most senior levels and represent the platform externallyA builder of teams and talent, developing the next generation of product leadersPrimary Responsibilities:Set and evolve the vision for Studio Developer as Aladdin's extensibility layer, enabling customization and automation within the platform while preserving the integrity of core functionalityDrive platform adoption and scale, partnering closely with BlackRock and other key users to identify high-value use cases, scale repeatable patterns, and reduce off-platform development riskLead and develop a high-performing, cross-functional team across product, engineering, and operations, with clear priorities, accountability, and a high bar for executionEstablish and drive platform standards and long-term direction, aligning teams so custom development scales in a governed and operationally sound wayProvide platform and technical leadership across governance, transparency, and controls, embedding these directly into the developer experienceTranslate internal success into client adoption, shaping how Studio Developer is positioned and scaled externallySkills/Qualifications:12+ years of experience in product, platform, or technology roles, ideally in complex, client-facing environmentsStrong technical foundation, with prior experience in software engineering or a related technical discipline strongly preferredExperience leading platform or developer-facing products, including driving adoption and scaling usage across organizationsProven ability to lead across teams, align multiple stakeholders, and balance near-term delivery with long-term platform directionStrong commercial and client orientation, with experience evolving internal capabilities into scalable, client-facing offeringsDeep understanding of developer platforms, including APIs, SDKs, and deployment in a governed enterprise environmentFamiliarity with modern developer workflows and AI-assisted tooling, with sound judgment on how to deploy these responsibly at scaleStrong relationship management and executive communication skills, including the ability to challenge, set boundaries, and clearly articulate strategy, trade-offs, and outcomesOur 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 modelBlackRock'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.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.