Enterprise Architect - Aladdin Platform Engineering, DIR

About this roleAbout the Role:

Are you passionate about technology shaping global financial markets? At BlackRock, we combine the agility of a startup with the responsibility of managing $12+ trillion in assets, empowering millions of investors worldwide.

As Director, Enterprise Architecture within Aladdin Engineering group, you will define and drive strategic architecture across the asset management platform—aligning business strategy, regulatory obligations, and technology capabilities.

This role influences target-state architecture across front-, middle-, and back-office domains, enabling scalable investment processes, robust risk management, and resilient client servicing.

You will partner with senior leaders across investments, distribution, operations, risk, compliance, and technology to modernize platforms while ensuring security, availability, and regulatory compliance.

Scope of Aladdin Engineering Group:

Design and scale technology for tomorrow’s challenges
Build solutions for BlackRock and our global client ecosystem
Champion best practices and contribute to open-source communities
Deliver high-quality, testable software with continuous innovation

Key Responsibilities:Enterprise & Domain Architecture

Define and maintain architecture vision, principles, and target-state across:
Investment platforms (e.g., portfolio management, trading)
Data, analytics, and reporting platforms
Client, distribution, servicing, and IT operations
Core operational and reference data services
Align architecture to the business strategies and commercial outcomes of the firm.

Data & Analytics Architecture

Define enterprise data architecture for investment, market, reference, and client data
Enable advanced analytics, risk modelling, and performance attribution
Promote governance, lineage, quality, and privacy controls

Technology Strategy & Governance

Establish architecture standards and approved patterns (cloud, data, integration, security)
Govern solution designs for consistency, reuse, and alignment
Drive technology rationalization and vendor/platform strategy

Cloud & Platform Modernization

Lead cloud and hybrid architecture strategy balancing innovation with regulatory constraints
Modernize legacy systems supporting trading, settlement, accounting, and reporting
Support strategic partnerships with fintech and market infrastructure providers

AI Adoption & Implementation

Define enterprise AI strategy to enhance investment insights, operational efficiency, & client experience
Identify opportunities for AI/ML integration across Aladdin platform components
Establish governance frameworks for ethical AI use, regulatory compliance, and risk controls
Partner with data science and engineering leaders to align AI initiatives with business objectives
Drive strategic decisions on AI platforms, tooling, and vendor partnerships

Transformation & Change

Provide architectural leadership for:
Front-to-back platform modernization
Data and analytics transformation
M&A integration and platform consolidation
Identify technical debt and define pragmatic remediation roadmaps

Regulatory, Risk & Resilience

Ensure compliance with global regulations and internal risk policies
Embed resilience, continuity, and disaster recovery in designs
Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Cybersecurity for “controls by design”

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors in computer science/engineering (Masters preferred)
10+ years in enterprise/solution architecture within financial services
Deep understanding of asset management domains (investments, risk, operations, distribution)
Proven experience in regulated, high-availability environments
Strong ability to communicate complex concepts to senior stakeholders

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Technology & Architecture Expertise
Strong foundation in data architecture and analytics platforms
Cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) in regulated environments
Familiarity with APIs, event streaming, messaging, & modern design patterns (SOA, Microservices, DDD)
Hands-on coding in Java, Python, JavaScript, C/C++; relational and NoSQL databases
Experience with frameworks for streaming/distributed systems (distributed event streaming and messaging platforms, highly available distributed NoSQL data storage platforms)
Knowledge of secure architectures and modern web stacks

Certifications & Standards

TOGAF and cloud certifications preferred

Leadership & Analytical Skills

Advanced problem-solving and influential communication across global teams
Ability to guide software architecture decisions and evaluate integration methods
Collaborative leadership across time zones

Key Competencies:

Strategic mindset with commercial awareness
Passion for technology and ownership of outcomes
Strong understanding of risk, controls, and regulatory obligations
Ability to influence across business and technology domains
Pragmatic decision-making under pressure
Clear, confident communication with senior stakeholders

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$215,000.00 - USD$275,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

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