How This Associate Designed a Career Path Toward Her Perfect Role at BlackRock
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블랙록의 Aladdin Client Engagement 팀에서 고객 관계를 관리하고 솔루션을 제공할 인재를 찾습니다. 금융 기술에 대한 관심과 문제 해결 능력이 필수적이며, 다양한 팀과 협업할 수 있는 커뮤니케이션 역량이 중요합니다. 글로벌 네트워크와 체계적인 커리어 성장을 지원하는 환경에서 도전적인 업무를 수행하게 됩니다.
Meet Haruka Shimoto, an Associate on the Aladdin Client Engagement team based in Japan. Haruka shares more about the different Aladdin teams she’s worked on throughout her career, how she’s built a global network at the firm and why BlackRock instantly felt like the perfect match.
I knew I wanted to work in Tokyo at a company with an international culture. I ultimately chose to accept my offer at BlackRock because of the people I spoke with during the interview process – it felt like I had really connected with them, and I thought I would like the culture here. Part of what stood out to me at BlackRock versus other companies was the mix of interviews conducted in English and Japanese; it really felt like a match.
The Full-Time Analyst Program provides an opportunity for new BlackRock grad hires to meet and start building relationships with each other. My experience was exactly that – I first met many of my close colleagues through the program, and that network isn’t just in Japan but all around the world. Knowing there may be a friendly face on any team I coordinate with has made collaborating easier and more fun.
I work on a close-knit team of eight people with a diverse set of skills and experiences, so we’ve been able to strike a good balance in working together and exceeding our clients’ expectations. Beyond just my team, the culture in the office feels open and fun. Now that we are coming back into the office, it’s nice to see both new and familiar faces.
I started as an Analyst on the Aladdin Client Services team, where I helped our Aladdin users solve any problems they encountered. Aladdin is BlackRock’s investment and risk management technology platform that is both used internally and delivered externally to other financial institutions. All the technical inquiries I handled deepened my interest in tech, and I made the decision to move over to the Aladdin Product Marketing team, where I took on a more active role in promoting user adoption. After gaining a firm understanding of the full platform, I transitioned to the Aladdin Client Engagement team to further develop my career in relationship management. Now I have the opportunity to build and maintain key relationships with our insurance clients by providing solutions for the wide range of issues they face.
What I find inspiring about working on Aladdin is that this product is used by countless organizations around the globe to streamline and optimize some of the most difficult challenges faced in asset management today. And it’s exciting that we have the constant opportunity to help holistically and digitally transform how businesses manage their assets with the most cutting-edge technology in the financial services industry.
You’re part of the firm’s Women’s Initiative & Allies Network (WIN) – can you tell us more about your experience with WIN?
When I first joined BlackRock, I wanted to find a way to get to know people outside of my team and the Aladdin business. WIN events allowed me to meet people in different regions, businesses and functions.
One of my most memorable WIN experiences was a few years ago, when we had a joint event sponsored by BlackRock and other companies in our tower. The event provided interesting networking opportunities across the different companies that were there.
You don’t necessarily need to be a finance or economics major to stand out. I’ve found that colleagues who work well at BlackRock are inquisitive and always curious to know more, are team players and are self-motivated to tackle any issue that comes their way.
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