Director, AI Enablement & Ecosystem

Blackrock

Hybrid Actively hiring
New York, NY Posted 23 days ago $215,000$275,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

The Director of AI Enablement and Ecosystem at Aladdin, a leading technology platform within BlackRock, is a senior-level role responsible for shaping the firm’s strategy on integrating AI into software development. This position involves setting an enterprise-wide vision for AI enablement, managing internal ecosystems, and fostering strategic partnerships with external providers to ensure secure and scalable AI adoption. Key responsibilities include defining multi-year roadmaps, establishing governance frameworks, and driving product leadership across various engineering teams. The ideal candidate has over a decade of experience in large-scale technology environments, expertise in modern software development practices like DevSecOps, and deep knowledge of AI technologies. This role is pivotal for BlackRock’s future as it aims to enhance developer productivity and operational efficiency through responsible AI integration at an enterprise scale.

Skills

DevSecOps AI Python Java Cloud-Native Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Terraform PostgreSQL AWS GCP Azure Prometheus Grafana GitLab Jenkins Swagger GraphQL

What you'll do

  • Define and own the enterprise vision for AI enablement across developer platforms.
  • Establish a multi-year roadmap for AI tools, ensuring alignment with risk and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead strategic partnerships with external AI providers to build an internal AI ecosystem.
  • Design operating models for responsible AI enablement, integrating security and infrastructure needs.
  • Oversee product portfolio for AI enablement, setting outcome-oriented roadmaps with clear metrics.
  • Drive enterprise-wide adoption of AI capabilities through value articulation and internal evangelism.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in product management, engineering leadership, or platform leadership.
  • Proven track record leading complex cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility.
  • Strong understanding of modern software development and DevSecOps practices.
  • Deep knowledge of AI technologies, including tooling, limitations, and risks.
  • Exceptional communication skills for influencing at senior levels.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field.
  • Experience building or scaling AI-powered platforms or developer tools (preferred).
  • Background in regulated environments like financial services (preferred).

Market check

Salary context

This $215,000–$275,000 range sits above 70% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$170,900$260,590

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$163,500$246,150

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Blackrock

BlackRock is the world''s largest asset management firm, providing investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients through its Aladdin technology platform. Industry: Asset Management & Financial Services

Blackrock currently has 104 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$195,000 across 101 roles with salary data.

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