About this role
BlackRock Overview:
BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. As of December 31, 2024, BlackRock’s AUM was $10+ trillion.
BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles across public and private markets. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®.
As of year-end 2024, the firm had approximately 20,000 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.blackrock.com | Twitter: @blackrock_news | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
Business Unit Overview:
Our Financial Institutions Group (FIG) develops and fosters connectivity and drives business outcomes with insurance companies by leveraging insurance expertise, a global platform, and BlackRock’s leading capabilities in asset management, markets advisory, and risk technology. We are the largest 3rd party manager of insurance assets in the world with over $700 billion of invested assets across public and private fixed income, equity and multi-asset investment strategies.
The Strategic Capital Solutions team works alongside the FIG team focusing on building and executing strategic, multi-dimensional relationships with insurers beyond the typical insurance asset management engagements. We work with insurance companies and investors to deliver capital solutions, including capital from BlackRock’s balance sheet, that will allow our insurance partners to successfully grow and benefit from scaled access to BlackRock’s leading asset management, advisory and technology capabilities. These strategic partnerships will drive meaningful growth for BlackRock, accelerate the development of our private markets platform, and allow our investor clients to participate in attractive investment opportunities.
The Strategic Capital Solutions team is seeking to add a Vice President to the team, based in New York. The individual will be a key contributor to FIG’s success and work closely with the rest of the team as well as other groups within BlackRock to drive business strategy and strategic transactions aligned with the objectives outlined above.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and executing business strategy for the Strategic Capital Solutions group synthesizing industry data, trends and observations to drive informed decision-making that will continue to propel the success of the FIG and BlackRock platforms.
- Support and execute high-leverage cross-functional initiatives that require a holistic understanding of industry trends and BlackRock’s platform.
- Drive execution of strategic relationships, partnerships and investments with / in insurers that are aligned with BlackRock’s long-term objectives.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders (internal and external) as needed to quarterback projects and strategic transactions.
- Establish and maintain relationships with co-investors and track outreach data for all co-investment opportunities
Development Value:
- Experience in developing and driving critical business strategy and transactions for the world’s largest and leading asset manager.
- Exposure to senior strategy and investment professionals, and executive management at leading insurance companies, pension plans, sovereign wealth funds and investment firms.
- Exposure to senior leaders in the FIG, executive, client, and investment functions within BlackRock, as well as senior professionals at insurance companies, investment banks, and advisors.
- Potential development to broader responsibility and leadership roles within Strategic Capital Solutions team, Strategy and/or broader FIG business.
Candidate Qualifications / Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree with strong record of academic achievement
- Minimum of 5 years professional work experience, ideally within investment banking advisory, or in the life insurance or reinsurance sector; M&A, corporate strategy, and corporate development experience will be viewed favorably
- Domain expertise in insurance and/or insurance asset management
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; ability to distill complex ideas into clear and concise concepts
- Strong financial analysis, data management and presentation skills
- Project and process management skills, including proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and motivation
- Ability to build interpersonal relationships across teams and seniority levels
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
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.BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with a stated company match formula (subject to plan caps) alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is prominently featured. Feedback suggests these elements make the financial-wellness offering a notable strength among large employers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of at least 16 weeks for primary caregivers, plus adoption support, fertility benefits, and child/elder back‑up care, is highlighted across materials. Offerings are substantial, with specifics varying by location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off for many U.S. salaried roles, paired with sick and bereavement leave, provides generous time‑away options. Wellness resources such as free access to Calm and an Employee Assistance Program further support rest and recovery.
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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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