About this role
The Finance & Strategy team partners with businesses and enterprise leaders across BlackRock to drive long-term, margin-accretive growth across the firm. The team sits at the intersection of Corporate Strategy & Development and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), blending strategy, finance and execution skillsets. We collaborate closely with leadership of our client and investment businesses to translate the enterprise-level vision and strategy into business-level execution plans, annual budgets, short- and long-term forecasts, insightful metrics and financial frameworks that drive business decisions.
This Associate-level position is a key member of the FP&A team partnering with the Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) business, a strategic growth priority area for BlackRock. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading special projects, developing senior-level presentations, performing data analysis and visualization, and building models to support strategic decision-making processes within the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical abilities, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in financial analysis and forecasting. Candidates should have proven quantitative and analytical skills, be able to multi-task and effectively manage priorities, clearly communicate results orally and in writing, and should be strong problem solvers.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development of growth strategies, business plans, budgets and financial frameworks both on an enterprise and individual business level
Collaborate effectively with senior management and COO teams to translate strategies into actionable business goals, financial targets, execution plans, and investment needs aligned with long-term firm objectives
Function as a ‘quarterback’ between strategy and finance, ensuring alignment of business and financial goals through leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
Act as strategic and trusted advisor to business leaders by being a student of the markets and leveraging strategic and financial expertise, insights into the latest trends and competitive intelligence
Collect, analyze, and present financial data to support projects and business operations
Communicate strategic priorities and financial information cohesively to senior stakeholders through both written presentations and verbal communications
Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify challenges and opportunities, delivering actionable insights that inform strategic decisions
Development Value:
The role offers unique exposure to global, regional, and business unit leadership at BlackRock
It provides a platform to build a professional brand and advance career development within a collaborative, inquisitive, and high-performing global Finance & Strategy team culture
Builds readiness for VP‑level FP&A, Strategy, or Finance leadership roles
Skills / Experience:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong academic achievement; MBA a plus but not required
3-6 years of relevant work experience in consulting, finance, banking, or similar fields, with a strong preference for asset management industry experience
Proficiency in financial processes including modelling, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, reporting, and valuation
Proven ability to drive change through creativity, relationship building, and focused execution
A keen interest in markets and asset management innovation
Commercially minded with the ability to balance speed and quality in deliverables
Strong quantitative, problem-solving, organizational, and execution skills
Effective communication skills for presenting ideas clearly to senior management
Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and working in cross-functional teams
Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with IBM Planning Analytics and Microsoft PowerBI is a plus
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and automation to drive efficiency gains, streamline workflows, and reimagine core business processes—reducing manual effort, cycle times, and operational risk
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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 workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.
BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent with strong academic achievement
- 3-6 years of relevant work experience in consulting, finance, banking, or similar fields
- Proficiency in financial processes including modelling, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, reporting, and valuation
- Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and working in cross-functional teams
- Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint, familiarity with IBM Planning Analytics and Microsoft PowerBI is a plus
What We Do
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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