Job Overview: VP / Director – Aladdin & eFront (Private & Public Markets)

This is a senior, client-facing leadership role within BlackRock’s Aladdin Client Engagement (ACE) group, located in Abu Dhabi. You will manage strategic technology partnerships with Tier 1 Middle East institutions, including sovereign wealth funds and large asset owners. Your primary objective is to serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring that Aladdin, eFront, and WPS are deeply embedded as mission-critical platforms across the client’s entire investment lifecycle—covering both Public and Private markets. This role reports directly to the Managing Director of ACE in the Middle East.

Key Information

Employer: BlackRock, Inc.
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid: 4 days in-office)
Team: Sales & Relationship Management (ACE)
Markets: Public & Private Markets (Alternatives)
Platforms: Aladdin, eFront, WPS

Key Responsibilities

The VP/Director acts as the senior owner of the front-to-back client relationship:

Strategic Client Ownership: Owning senior-level relationships at top-tier Middle East institutions and acting as the primary point of accountability for value delivery and relationship health.
Value Delivery & Advisory: Translating client business priorities into actionable technology solutions across investments, risk, operations, and data.
Platform Adoption: Driving high-quality platform penetration through engagement campaigns and end-user adoption initiatives to ensure long-term commercial outcomes.
Internal Orchestration: Partnering with Aladdin and eFront product, engineering, and transformation teams to ensure coordinated delivery and influence the global product roadmap based on regional insights.
Commercial Growth: Contributing to account growth, renewals, and expansion opportunities by reinforcing BlackRock’s differentiated value proposition.
Escalation Management: Leading high-stakes escalation processes and ensuring consistent delivery standards in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Candidate Requirements

BlackRock seeks a candidate with “executive presence” and deep technical/financial expertise:

Experience: Significant background in Financial Services, FinTech, or the Buy-Side, specifically working with complex institutional clients.
Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of Private Markets (Alternatives) and Public Markets operating models, workflows, and technology.
Leadership: Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex programs and influence senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
Skills: High personal accountability with an “ownership mindset” and excellent communication skills.
Education: Relevant university degree; prior experience in consulting or project management is preferred.
Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory; Arabic is considered a significant advantage.

Salary and Benefits

BlackRock provides a “performance-driven” package for its senior leaders in the UAE:

Monthly Salary (Est.): AED 75,000 – AED 110,000+ (Tax-free, depending on VP or Director level and individual performance/bonus structure).
Total Compensation: Senior leadership at BlackRock typically includes a significant performance-based annual bonus and stock-based incentives.
Time Off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy to relax and recharge.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare, emotional well-being resources, and family support programs.
Financial Future: Retirement investment tools and education reimbursement.
Work Model: Hybrid model (4 days in-office) designed for collaboration and mentorship.

Market Context: Estimated Average Salaries

Senior FinTech and Relationship Management roles in Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth ecosystem are among the most highly compensated in the region:

Role Level	Monthly Base (AED)	Total Annual Package (Inc. Bonus)
Vice President (VP)	65,000 – 85,000	AED 1.1M – 1.4M
Director	90,000 – 125,000	AED 1.6M – 2.2M+
Managing Director	150,000+	AED 3M+

Unique Job Description

Position: VP/Director — Orchestrating the Future of Middle East Investment Tech

Are you a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of high-finance and cutting-edge technology? BlackRock is seeking a VP/Director to join the Aladdin Client Engagement (ACE) team in Abu Dhabi. This is a high-visibility role designed for a “Strategic Architect”—someone who can navigate the complex needs of the world’s most sophisticated sovereign wealth funds and transform their operating models using Aladdin and eFront. You aren’t just managing a partnership; you are ensuring the “mission-critical” success of the Middle East’s largest institutional investors.

In this role, you will own the “front-to-back” client journey. You will act as a senior, trusted advisor, bridging the gap between sophisticated client needs and the world’s most comprehensive investment platform. Whether you are influencing the global product roadmap with regional insights or leading a cross-functional squad to solve an analytical challenge, your “commercial judgment” and “executive presence” will be the bedrock of your success. You are a professional who balances high-level strategic advisory with the “hands-on ownership” required to deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

We are looking for an expert with a deep understanding of the Public and Private Markets lifecycle and a proven track record of managing Tier 1 institutional relationships. If you have the drive to lead in a “performance-driven” culture and the vision to shape the future of investment technology in the Middle East, BlackRock offers you a career-defining platform. Join us in Abu Dhabi, and help us help more people experience financial well-being.

BlackRock, Abu Dhabi

The Company

BlackRock , the world’s largest asset manager with over $11 trillion in assets under management (AUM), significantly expanded its Middle Eastern footprint in late 2024 and throughout 2025. Operating under BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited , the firm holds an active commercial license and Financial Services Permission (FSP) to operate as a branch of a foreign company. The Abu Dhabi office serves as a strategic hub for engaging with some of the world’s most influential sovereign wealth funds, wealth managers, and institutional investors, focusing specifically on private markets, AI infrastructure, and energy transition solutions .

Culture

The culture in the Abu Dhabi office is a localized extension of BlackRock’s “One BlackRock” and “Fiduciary” mindsets. It is a high-performance, collaborative environment that values intellectual curiosity and “emotional ownership” of client outcomes. Employees are encouraged to be “lifelong students” of technology and markets. In the UAE, the firm places a heavy emphasis on strategic leadership and localized expertise , led by figures like Mohammad AlFahim (Head of UAE), fostering a culture that merges global financial rigor with a deep commitment to the region’s economic diversification and sustainable growth goals.

Location

BlackRock is headquartered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) , the city’s premier international financial center. The office is located in the Al Sila Tower (Floor 25) within the ADGM Square on Al Maryah Island . This prime location places BlackRock at the epicenter of Abu Dhabi’s financial district, surrounded by top-tier global banks, legal firms, and regulatory bodies. The ADGM setting allows the firm to benefit from an English Common Law framework, providing a familiar and stable environment for its global institutional client base.

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