Technical Product Manager Job at BlackRock Investments (London)

Job Description

BlackRock 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. Being a part of BlackRock means being a part of a community of smart, results-oriented people who are pursuing some of the world’s most sophisticated financial challenges. And our founder-led culture has maintained its results-oriented feel — we work hard, we work as a team, and we work with purpose. Being a member of Aladdin Product means working with the best in the industry to build innovative products that shape financial markets. Sitting at the intersection of business, design, and technology, the Aladdin Product Management team works closely with developers, designers, researchers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to innovate, conceptualize, design, and pilot new capabilities across the investment lifecycle. As a Technical Product Manager, you will help define product vision and lead day-to-day execution of the roadmap, with a strong focus on user experience, platform APIs, and AI-enabled capabilities.

Job Responsibility

Partner with teams across Aladdin and interact with senior stakeholders to drive strategic product decisions that accelerate the platform’s evolution
Define and document detailed product requirements, including UX flows, API contracts, and data interfaces
Collaborate closely with design to ensure products are intuitive, consistent, and aligned with Aladdin design standards
Identify opportunities where AI can improve user workflows (e.g., insight generation, explanation, automation, natural-language interaction), and ensure thoughtful, transparent application
Attend and help manage agile development rituals such as stand-ups, planning, demos, and retrospectives
Develop, prioritize, and maintain product roadmaps
provide regular updates on progress and deliverables
Maintain and manage product backlogs and tooling (e.g., Aha!) across the program
Keep abreast of the competitive landscape, emerging technologies, and opportunities for partnership
Become a subject matter expert and provide technical and product expertise to internal stakeholders, sales teams, and clients

Requirements

2+ years of experience in product management, business analysis, or client-facing roles involving the delivery of technology products in B2B or B2C environments
Working knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (JavaScript, Angular, React) to collaborate effectively with engineering teams
Demonstrated experience partnering with UX/UI designers on interaction design, workflow optimization, and usability testing
Comfort working with APIs and data in product contexts, including reading API specifications, understanding request/response patterns, authentication, rate limits, and failure modes
Ability to reason about system integrations, data models (structured and unstructured), and their impact on user experience
Hands-on comfort using AI tools in daily product work (e.g., research, synthesis, drafting requirements, competitive analysis), with appropriate judgment and confidentiality
Familiarity with AI product patterns and risks, including model limitations, evaluation approaches, and human-in-the-loop design
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias for action
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
Ability to make data-driven decisions and deliver results quickly
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

Passionate about building technical, user-centered solutions in close partnership with engineering and UX/UI teams
A self-starter who enjoys solving complex problems that deepen understanding of end users and their workflows
Comfortable translating user needs into scalable APIs, data models, and platform capabilities
AI-curious and AI-practical: you actively use AI tools to accelerate discovery, writing, analysis, and experimentation, and can distinguish durable product value from one-off demos
Curious to learn new skills and willing to embrace work outside of your comfort zone
Comfortable challenging the status quo and using your entrepreneurial spirit to create new solutions
A team player energized by working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

What we offer

Retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future
Access to education reimbursement
Comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being
Family support programs
Flexible Time Off (FTO)

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