About this role
Title: Campus Recruiter, Associate
The Early Career Talent Acquisition team is looking for an Associate level recruiter to help drive and deliver the Early Careers recruitment strategy, building relationships with internal clients and external candidates and providers, serving as a talent scout for the firm.
Our objective is to source and deliver exceptional entry-level talent to the firm across a broad spectrum of roles across UK, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). This is accomplished through engagement initiatives; marketing campaigns; utilizing technology to connect with candidates, curating talent pools; and developing candidate screening and selection methods to cast a wide net for talent and hire the most suitable diverse talent.
The Role
Our recruiters are part of a small and close-knit team reporting to the Head of EMEA Early Careers based in Edinburgh, working in collaboration with the broader global Campus function. The recruiters work with senior leaders in the business, HR business partners, and Talent Management colleagues with responsibility for the end-to-end talent attraction and recruitment process for Technology hiring. The recruiters will also contribute to the planning and delivery of insight events and the Summer Internship, Quant Masters, and Apprenticeship Programmes
Specific responsibilities will include:
Driving the end-to-end technology recruiting process
Understanding the needs of the business to design and execute a recruiting process to attract and assess a strong pipeline of diverse candidates
Developing strong relationships with key business stakeholders, the global campus team and other HR colleagues
Design and execution of in-house and external events and programmes across the region
Ownership of data management and reporting for relevant business areas
The successful candidates will be creative, flexible and solutions oriented, a great team player with the ability to drive projects to completion and build relationships.
About you
Demonstrable passion for Early Careers recruiting with experience in a fast-paced Early Careers recruitment function
Previous experience hiring volume Technology roles
Good understanding of the Early Careers talent market in the UK and across the EMEA Region
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to travel if required, to EMEA destinations
Experience in a client-facing role with strong cross team and firm relationship building skills, capable of adapting style of communication to the audience
Demonstrated problem solver with strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. Working independently, while also acting collaboratively as a great team member in our global group
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
Ability to deliver change initiatives with previous experience of project delivery
Experience working in a global environment, necessitating flexible hours at times especially in peak season
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
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.
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. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The U.S. plan combines a 50% match on the first 8% of eligible pay you contribute with an additional 3–5% company retirement contribution, alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This structure is positioned as stronger than many large employers and stands out for long‑term savings in finance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes at least 16 weeks at 100% for primary caregivers (and 4 weeks for non‑primary), with bereavement and miscarriage/stillbirth leave plus a flexible return‑to‑work transition. Family‑forming and caregiving resources include adoption support, fertility benefits, and back‑up child and elder care in some locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, telemedicine, wellness incentives, gym discounts, EAP counseling, and free access to Calm. Some offices also provide onsite health services.
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As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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