Delaware Staffing
Data Implementation Specialist Analyst/Associate
Delaware Staffing, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
Investment Data Analyst Role at Aladdin Data Solutions
Aladdin Data Solutions drives the evolution of Aladdin's enterprise analytics data assets and production capabilities. We implement data and analytics solutions for BlackRock and Aladdin clients, delivering scalable, high-quality outcomes that support investment decision-making, risk management, compliance, and reporting. Our Data Implementation team leads the onboarding of investment data across asset classesfixed income, equities, derivatives, and private markets. We partner directly with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business objectives, configure data workflows, and ensure successful adoption of Aladdin's data and analytics platform. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role at the intersection of investment data, technology, and client delivery. You'll gain exposure to the full investment lifecycle while helping shape the future of how data powers the investment process. Key Responsibilities: Support the onboarding of new clients to the Aladdin platform, with a focus on reference data and analytics configuration. Serve as a key liaison between clients, internal stakeholders, and client business teams, translating business needs into data solutions and ensuring successful adoption of Aladdin's data and analytics platform. Manage data workstreams, including scope definition, requirements gathering, and milestone tracking. Source and reconcile data from external parties such as asset managers, custodians, and clients; guide them through interface design, testing, and production readiness. Leverage tools like Excel and Python to perform large-scale data reconciliations in support of data platform migrations and onboarding efforts. Monitor and validate production data inputs and outputs across internal and external sources. Investigate and resolve complex data issues; perform ad hoc analysis on large datasets under tight deadlines. Educate clients on Aladdin data conventions and workflows; deliver training and documentation. Collaborate with business analysts and developers to improve data quality, reduce risk, and scale processes. Contribute to innovation efforts by prototyping new solutions and refining best practices. What Youll Gain: Deep expertise in the Aladdin end-to-end investment platform. Broad exposure to global markets and asset classes including Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Privates and Alternatives. Hands-on experience with data modeling, analytics, and production workflows. Opportunities to drive innovation and shape the future of investment data solutions. Client-facing experience through direct engagement with asset managers, custodians, and institutional clients to source, validate, and onboard investment data. A collaborative, high-performing team culture that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. Qualifications & Skillsets: Bachelor's degree required, Finance or related field preferred. 17 years of experience in investment or data technology roles. Strong understanding of investment data and analytics, with working knowledge of fixed income concepts (e.g., duration, convexity, tracking error, scenario analysis) and instruments (e.g., bonds, futures, swaps, securitized products, FX); experience with private markets is a plus. Familiarity with market/external data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters/LSEG, IDC, Markit, IBOXX, FTSE/Russell etc). Experience sourcing data from managers, custodians, and clients, and guiding them through interface design, testing, and onboarding is a plus. Understanding of reference data workflows and conventions; ability to apply them in client onboarding and production environments is a plus. Proficient in Excel; experience using UNIX, PERL/Python and SQL for large-scale data reconciliation and analysis is a plus. Proven ability to manage complex data projects and deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to engage effectively with clients and senior stakeholders. Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills. Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable with a strong sense of ownership. Exposure to Agile and project management practices; experience using collaboration and planning tools such as Smartsheet, MIRO and Aha! is a plus. Familiarity with version control systems such as GitHub, and data platforms like Snowflake, is a plus. A "student of the markets" mindsetintellectually curious with a passion for learning about global financial markets and the investment management business.
Aladdin Data Solutions drives the evolution of Aladdin's enterprise analytics data assets and production capabilities. We implement data and analytics solutions for BlackRock and Aladdin clients, delivering scalable, high-quality outcomes that support investment decision-making, risk management, compliance, and reporting. Our Data Implementation team leads the onboarding of investment data across asset classesfixed income, equities, derivatives, and private markets. We partner directly with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business objectives, configure data workflows, and ensure successful adoption of Aladdin's data and analytics platform. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role at the intersection of investment data, technology, and client delivery. You'll gain exposure to the full investment lifecycle while helping shape the future of how data powers the investment process. Key Responsibilities: Support the onboarding of new clients to the Aladdin platform, with a focus on reference data and analytics configuration. Serve as a key liaison between clients, internal stakeholders, and client business teams, translating business needs into data solutions and ensuring successful adoption of Aladdin's data and analytics platform. Manage data workstreams, including scope definition, requirements gathering, and milestone tracking. Source and reconcile data from external parties such as asset managers, custodians, and clients; guide them through interface design, testing, and production readiness. Leverage tools like Excel and Python to perform large-scale data reconciliations in support of data platform migrations and onboarding efforts. Monitor and validate production data inputs and outputs across internal and external sources. Investigate and resolve complex data issues; perform ad hoc analysis on large datasets under tight deadlines. Educate clients on Aladdin data conventions and workflows; deliver training and documentation. Collaborate with business analysts and developers to improve data quality, reduce risk, and scale processes. Contribute to innovation efforts by prototyping new solutions and refining best practices. What Youll Gain: Deep expertise in the Aladdin end-to-end investment platform. Broad exposure to global markets and asset classes including Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Privates and Alternatives. Hands-on experience with data modeling, analytics, and production workflows. Opportunities to drive innovation and shape the future of investment data solutions. Client-facing experience through direct engagement with asset managers, custodians, and institutional clients to source, validate, and onboard investment data. A collaborative, high-performing team culture that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. Qualifications & Skillsets: Bachelor's degree required, Finance or related field preferred. 17 years of experience in investment or data technology roles. Strong understanding of investment data and analytics, with working knowledge of fixed income concepts (e.g., duration, convexity, tracking error, scenario analysis) and instruments (e.g., bonds, futures, swaps, securitized products, FX); experience with private markets is a plus. Familiarity with market/external data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters/LSEG, IDC, Markit, IBOXX, FTSE/Russell etc). Experience sourcing data from managers, custodians, and clients, and guiding them through interface design, testing, and onboarding is a plus. Understanding of reference data workflows and conventions; ability to apply them in client onboarding and production environments is a plus. Proficient in Excel; experience using UNIX, PERL/Python and SQL for large-scale data reconciliation and analysis is a plus. Proven ability to manage complex data projects and deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to engage effectively with clients and senior stakeholders. Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills. Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable with a strong sense of ownership. Exposure to Agile and project management practices; experience using collaboration and planning tools such as Smartsheet, MIRO and Aha! is a plus. Familiarity with version control systems such as GitHub, and data platforms like Snowflake, is a plus. A "student of the markets" mindsetintellectually curious with a passion for learning about global financial markets and the investment management business.