Front Office Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end trade workflows in Aladdin, proactively resolving issues, validating cash and positions, and reducing operational risk through targeted Excel/SQL checks.
• Apply strong understanding of the full trade lifecycle and downstream dependencies to ensure accurate execution and minimize exceptions.
• Utilize Aladdin Front Office tools—including OMS, pre-trade compliance checks, live blotters, exposure dashboards, and analytics—to manage orders and monitor real-time positions.
• Leverage Aladdin post-trade views such as allocation status, confirmation/matching queues, and settlement ladders to anticipate operational issues.
• Identify and communicate operational risks early, collaborating effectively with Trading, Post‑Trade Operations, and external counter parties.

• 5+ years hands‑on experience with Black Rock Aladdin Front Office functionality
• Strong knowledge of the trade lifecycle, operational controls, and investment operations processes
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL for intraday data validation, reconciliations, and portfolio/client reporting support
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly in a fast‑paced trading environment
• Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating across Trading, Operations, and external partners.

• Excel
• SQL
• trade lifecycle
• operational controls
• data validation
• reconciliations
• portfolio reporting
• client reporting
• troubleshooting
• issue resolution

• communication
• collaboration
• problem‑solving
• proactive
• attention to detail
• organizational skills
• fast‑paced environment