**About this role** **About this role** You can work with us at one of the top FinTech companies. We sell our Aladdin platform to over 200 of the top global corporations, in total managing about a quarter of all the world’s money under management. BlackRock is a global but close-knit team of individuals who share a common goal of providing the very best possible level of support to our business partners and customers. From the top of the firm down, we embrace the diversity of values, identities and ideas brought by our employees. We are serious about our people and offer Flexible Time Off, collaborative working spaces and several other benefits. An individual selected for this position will have the chance to define relationships with IT teams across the globe and will be exposed to many different applications and technologies used at BlackRock; resulting in an overarching view of how functional teams and technology work together to deliver services to end users. We are a team with a wide and varied stack and abilities, but we’re particularly interested in meeting people with skills in some of the following: Strong Leadership, Data-driven Analysis, Change Management, ITIL Framework, and Cloud Platform offerings like Microsoft Azure and Google. If any of this excites you, we want to talk to you. **Team Overview** The Mission Control organization is part of the Aladdin Product Group Platforms Team at BlackRock. It is responsible for the Aladdin client experience through a hub for operational support and control across our core investment systems. **Responsibilities** + Coordinate Technological Changes: Ensure the stability of the Aladdin platform and BlackRock infrastructure while supporting innovation. + Communicate Impact: Inform technology and business partners about high-risk changes and secure approvals. + Security Patching: Oversee security patching to meet compliance and security goals. + Relationship Management: Build relationships with global IT teams and understand various applications and technologies. + Process Improvement: Enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of change control processes. + Technical Skills: Utilize technical skills in desktop technology, TCP/IP networking, UNIX commands, SQL queries, and scripting. + Collaboration and Leadership: Work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. **Qualifications** A candidate is encouraged to possess and demonstrate the following: + 4+ years’ experience in the role of IT Change Manager + Familiarity with industry standard Change Management practices + An understanding of running services on Cloud infrastructure solutions + Experience in application monitoring solutions + Leverage AI and data-driven analytics tools to address potential challenges + Understanding of operating within an ITIL framework + Previous experience working in the Financial Services or Technology industry + Scripting or basic development language skills to automate common tasks + Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and adept at communicating with all levels of the business and technical parts of the organization + Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail + Self-advised, effective at prioritization, takes full ownership of responsibilities, and is a diligent teammate + Adaptive individual, able to multi-task and adjust in a fast-paced environment + Experience with Change Management tools like ServiceNow **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. **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. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock 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.