About PICPension Insurance Corporation (PIC) helps secure the pensions of current and future policyholders through strong risk management, exceptional customer service, and market-leading asset and liability management.We're building a new Investment Platform Services (IPS) team to own and evolve our relationship with BlackRock's Aladdin platform following a major implementation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly created team and play a key role in shaping how the platform supports our investment business.The OpportunityAs an Investment Platform Services Manager, you will be a key Aladdin expert within the business, helping investment and operations teams maximise the value of the platform while driving adoption, change, and continuous improvement.Working closely with stakeholders across Investments, Investment Operations, Technology, Change, and BlackRock, you'll support the successful embedding of Aladdin and help define the future roadmap of the platform.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a subject matter expert for BlackRock Aladdin, providing support and guidance to users across the business.Manage the day-to-day relationship with BlackRock, including issue resolution, enhancements, upgrades, and platform governance.Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions that improve investment processes and workflows.Drive user adoption and support business change initiatives linked to the platform.Assess and manage the impact of platform enhancements and new functionality.Monitor risks, controls, and governance requirements, ensuring the platform operates effectively within a regulated environment.Produce reporting and insights on platform performance, business impacts, and future opportunities.Contribute to the ongoing evolution of PIC's investment platform strategy and operating model.RequirementsEssential ExperienceStrong hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin.Experience working with investment and investment operations teams.Knowledge of investment processes, including: TradingOrder ManagementPortfolio ConstructionComplianceSettlementsReconciliationsCorporate ActionsExperience delivering platform, system, or process enhancements.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Experience working with external vendors and technology partners.Desirable ExperienceFixed Income and Derivatives knowledge.Experience with Finbourne LUSID and/or Murex.Experience within asset management, insurance, pensions, or broader financial services.Understanding of PRA and FCA regulatory requirements.DEI at PIC:At PIC, we believe that true innovation stems from embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a workplace where every individual, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socio-economic background, feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We hold ourselves accountable through ongoing initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices, and equitable career development opportunities that support belonging and community. While we’re proud of our progress, we recognise there’s work ahead, and we remain dedicated to listening, learning and evolving together.BenefitsIn addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme and much more.
About PIC
Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) helps secure the pensions of current and future policyholders through strong risk management, exceptional customer service, and market-leading asset and liability management.
We're building a new Investment Platform Services (IPS) team to own and evolve our relationship with BlackRock's Aladdin platform following a major implementation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly created team and play a key role in shaping how the platform supports our investment business.
The Opportunity
As an Investment Platform Services Manager, you will be a key Aladdin expert within the business, helping investment and operations teams maximise the value of the platform while driving adoption, change, and continuous improvement.
Working closely with stakeholders across Investments, Investment Operations, Technology, Change, and BlackRock, you'll support the successful embedding of Aladdin and help define the future roadmap of the platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a subject matter expert for BlackRock Aladdin, providing support and guidance to users across the business.
- Manage the day-to-day relationship with BlackRock, including issue resolution, enhancements, upgrades, and platform governance.
- Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions that improve investment processes and workflows.
- Drive user adoption and support business change initiatives linked to the platform.
- Assess and manage the impact of platform enhancements and new functionality.
- Monitor risks, controls, and governance requirements, ensuring the platform operates effectively within a regulated environment.
- Produce reporting and insights on platform performance, business impacts, and future opportunities.
- Contribute to the ongoing evolution of PIC's investment platform strategy and operating model.
Requirements
Essential Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin.
- Experience working with investment and investment operations teams.
- Knowledge of investment processes, including:
- Trading
- Order Management
- Portfolio Construction
- Compliance
- Settlements
- Reconciliations
- Corporate Actions
- Experience delivering platform, system, or process enhancements.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working with external vendors and technology partners.
Desirable Experience
- Fixed Income and Derivatives knowledge.
- Experience with Finbourne LUSID and/or Murex.
- Experience within asset management, insurance, pensions, or broader financial services.
- Understanding of PRA and FCA regulatory requirements.
DEI at PIC:
At PIC, we believe that true innovation stems from embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a workplace where every individual, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socio-economic background, feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We hold ourselves accountable through ongoing initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices, and equitable career development opportunities that support belonging and community. While we’re proud of our progress, we recognise there’s work ahead, and we remain dedicated to listening, learning and evolving together.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme and much more.
Delivering excellence – togetherPension Insurance Corporation (“PIC”) provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. At year-end 2022, PIC had insured 302,200 pension scheme members and had £41 billion in financial investments, accumulated through the provision of tailored pension insurance buyouts and buy-ins to the trustees and sponsors of UK defined benefit pension schemes.We look for the right people to deliver the best outcomes.Every person in our team is united by one purpose, to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders by working together, working hard and focusing on excellence in everything we do.
Delivering excellence – together
Pension Insurance Corporation (“PIC”) provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. At year-end 2022, PIC had insured 302,200 pension scheme members and had £41 billion in financial investments, accumulated through the provision of tailored pension insurance buyouts and buy-ins to the trustees and sponsors of UK defined benefit pension schemes.
We look for the right people to deliver the best outcomes.
Every person in our team is united by one purpose, to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders by working together, working hard and focusing on excellence in everything we do.
