Job Description

Who we are looking for

The Aladdin Middle Office Strategy and Architecture, Managing Director role is responsible development and management of the Aladdin Middle Office Service model.  This global business lead is responsible for managing an effective business across senior leadership within Global Delivery, Global Sales, Global Client Management, Alpha organizations, and BRS Vendor interaction.

What you will be responsible for

As the lead architect for Aladdin Middle Office Strategy and Architecture, your responsibilities will include:

Provide thought leadership across the organization in the strategic development of STT’s Aladdin Middle Office Outsourcing effortsStay abreast of BRS product strategy/roadmap and understand/analyze impact to AMOOS strategyDefine, articulate and help enforce a standard operating model with our clients and BRSCoordinate across STT senior stakeholders to develop, implement, and deliver a scalable global operating modelAssist global Sales teams with the expanding Aladdin Middle Office opportunities.  Work with senior management to target future AMOOS opportunities to maintain STT’s position as the largest global AMOOS ProviderSupport global Implementation teams with onboarding Aladdin Middle Office Outsourcing assignmentsEnsure Aladdin MO best practices/standards are onboarded across the model to ensure and maintain scalability, LOI/SLA documentation, etc.Streamline the onboarding processes to achieve revenues fasterWork with Global Delivery/Operations leadership teams to establish a scalable multi-client operating model and global footprint strategy for Aladdin Middle Office OutsourcingAssist with the redesign of the existing Aladdin support teams to prepare for expected growth in this business lineDevelop a quasi-multi-tenant global support team to more easily accommodate additional clients onto the model (4 clients by year end)Establish a seamless and scalable global pass-the-book - multi-client support modelFoster and sustain a mutually beneficial vendor relationship with BRS as it pertains to Aladdin Middle Office OutsourcingEstablish a MO agenda as a BRS client:Develop a joint marketing strategyDevelop a multi-tenant Aladdin Middle Office Outsourcing environmentDriving cross-functional collaboration and innovation across technology, integration, product, risk, sales, marketing, compliance, legal, and finance teamsBuilding/maintaining close relationships with clients and partners while representing the Aladdin Middle Office Outsourcing Model in client and market facing interactionsServing as an evangelist of the Aladdin Middle Office Outsourcing Model, both internally and externally, to drive awareness, adoption, successful partnerships and new businessProvide support for and effectively communicate broad overall company initiatives and goals to managers and staff within span of controlResponsible for developing budget and staffing projectionsAssess operational effectiveness and make suggestions to transform how we operate and deliver services to clients. Maintain confidentiality of Aladdin IP. 

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

An ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peersAbility and willingness to collaborate with various stakeholdersPossess deep Aladdin and middle office operating model knowledge and have an understanding of present and future market trends. Manage a complex environment and strive to streamline and simplify the model for customers and STT all processes connected between STT and BR.Extensive experience with the front, middle and/or back office processingSuperb communicator with all varieties of clients and internal staff of all experience levels including senior stakeholders and leaders inside and outside the business.Ability to influence others, drive large strategic initiatives, and effect change.Proven record of setting and delivering strategic change and increasing efficiency globally.Excellent communication skills with an ability to switch seamlessly from strategic thinking to detailed analysis depending on subject and audience. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels across the organization.Appreciation of cultural differences globally.Risk excellence and owners mindset.Adept at managing multiple projects/initiatives (strong attention to detail and the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously)Great team skills, but must be a self-starter, have ability to work under pressure, and must be able to demonstrate excellent multi-tasking skillsGreat liaison skills with customers and all levels of internal staff. Proven people managerA natural leader and motivator.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

15+ years in financial services, either in front office, middle office, capital markets, trading, operations and/or client serviceProven change management abilities delivering successful outcomes on transformation initiativesSignificant understanding of Aladdin EnterpriseExperience in developing, implementing Aladdin and/or relative middle office servicesProven track record in driving innovative products from ideation through design and development (preferably within large, complex organizations), inclusive of commercial considerationsExperience working with asset management, asset owner, insurance company clientsExcellent presentation, communications, collaboration and influencing skillsProven ability to build relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholdersUp to 25% travel required for both internal management and client purposes.MBA and/or CFA are a plus

Salary Range:

$170,000 - $267,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Job Application Disclosure:

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