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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Aladdin Data Implementation Lead, AI-Enabled Delivery - Director - **Company:** Blackrock, Inc. - **Location:** Wilmington, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Large Language Models, Agentic-AI, Information Technology - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2993720597-2 ## About the Role We are looking for quick learners, independent thinkers with new perspectives to challenge the way we operate and help prototype new solutions we can ultimately deploy to a standard implementation playbook. Individuals with strong technical and analytical interests would find leading and transforming the Aladdin Data Implementation practice incredibly challenging and rewarding in supporting their career development. Requirements: * A Bachelor's Degree is required, with preference to computer science or engineering majors. * 8+ years of experience either as an investment/data technology implementation specialist or with direct relevant user, development, service, or operation experiences. * Familiarity with investment data and analytics is required; Private markets or derivative specialities is a plus. * Demonstrated hands-on experience applying Agentic AI or LLM-based tools to automate or augment business processes, or equivalent formal training. * Track record of initiating projects that enhance business workflow and improve client experiences. * Strong track record of successfully handling and completing large and complex projects. Critical thinking and demonstratable experience using technology to solve problems at scale. * Shown ability to work well independently or as part of a team in an innovative, ambitious, and fast-paced environment, run multiple tasks, adapt to change, and work well under tight time restraints. * Comfortable working with clients and partners at all levels of the business including leading senior Steercos. * Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills. * Experience with Python and SQL preferred ## Description This role is a hybrid hands-on implementation and AI transformation position. The team is looking for a senior leader within the team to help manage our growing volume of new clients, including leading several data implementation specialists in the performance of their responsibilities. The successful candidate will directly be responsible for multiple projects, across all data domains and capabilities. In parallel, they will be redesigning how implementations are executed using Agentic AI and LLM-enabled workflows. This role blends execution, Hands-On Implementation Delivery * Deliver end-to-end client implementation projects, including requirements analysis, data onboarding, configuration, validation, and reconciliation. * Operate existing tools, playbooks, and controls firsthand to understand delivery constraints and risks. * Build credibility with clients and delivery teams through direct ownership of outcomes. AI-Driven Implementation Transformation * Identify manual, repetitive, or high-friction activities across the implementation lifecycle. * Design, prototype, and apply Agentic AI and LLM-driven workflows to reduce effort, cycle time, and rework. * Focus on direct execution, solution building, and rapid adoption within active delivery teams. * Partner with transformation and engineering teams to industrialize successful AI patterns into the standard operating model. Productivity, Scale, and Adoption * Establish baseline delivery metrics and track improvements enabled by AI (e.g., cycle time, throughput, error reduction). * Drive measurable productivity outcomes with a target of achieving step-change (2 ) efficiency while maintaining quality and control. * Enable adoption through documentation, demonstrations, coaching, and influence., BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock. Guidance on AI use for candidates At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work - enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we've provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. 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