About this role
Within the FP&A group, BlackRock is seeking an Analyst to join the Finance Information & Analytics (FI&A) Team. The FI&A team operates with a Center of Excellence (CoE) model and is responsible for efficient, thoughtful, and scalable production to meet operational excellence, deliver high-value business insights through front-end visualization tools, application of modelling and analytics to generate new insights at scale, engage with technology partners to accelerate data and process transformation.
Team is actively involved in firm wide Revenue forecasting and budgeting process, production of ARMR/Actuals which is key source of information for Management reporting purposes. Team produces information that helps articulate BlackRock’s vision and message to investors, clients and press, as well as providing quantitative and qualitative support for senior management decisions.
The team is also responsible for the external and internal reporting of BlackRock’s AUM, Net New Business, Revenue and related analytics. On a weekly basis the team calculates AUM and NNBF, enriches it with pipeline, revenue and client commentary, and provides informative reports to senior management.
The Finance Information & Analytics team is committed to performance excellence, the continuous optimization of its operating and production model and the rapid advancement of its strategic and tactical initiatives.
Job Purpose:
Responsible for carrying out activities of AUM Revenue Management Reporting (ARMR)/Revenue analytics Team, which include Client Business (CB) and Investments (ISG) production, Firmwide and Business level Revenue Budgeting, Forecasting & Project Support.
Responsibilities:
Perform month-end close process related actuals
Execute firm level and business level revenue forecast including forecast production, variance analysis supporting CFO reporting, contribute to firm level revenue reporting and analysis
Perform Hierarchy Manager updates and revenue related recast processes across FP&A
Participate and support AUM and Revenue enhancement projects and drive standardization/automation
Act as SME on CB/ISG Management reporting views and output, can handle queries from different partners such as FP&A, Controllers and business partners
Become a contributor to the development of appropriate metrics and control framework to better manage and report AUM, flows and Revenue information
Exemplify BlackRock Principles
Skills and Qualifications:
MBA/CA with minimum 2-4 years of experience with a similar profile, preferably Investment Management and/or financial industry experience but not mandatory
Ability to handle large data and derive meaningful information
Analytical bent of mind combined with financial acumen. Well-versed with Finance terminologies
Ability to develop a deep understanding of the business and its key drivers
Ability to build relationship with multiple stakeholders
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment (across Finance)
Understanding and/or experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting
'Can-do' attitude - willing to contribute at all levels in a small but high performing team environment with tight deadlines and multiple demands
Experience of working on advanced Excel. Knowledge of MS Access will be added advantage
Experience with TM1 or similar multi-dimensional analytical tool skills is helpful but not essential
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Skills Required
- MBA or Chartered Accountant qualification
- 2-4 years of experience in a similar FP&A or financial analysis role
- Ability to handle large datasets and derive meaningful information
- Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
- Understanding or experience in finance, accounting, and financial reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience
- Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional finance team
- Experience with Microsoft Access
- Experience with TM1 or a similar multidimensional analytical tool
- Investment management or financial industry experience
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.
BlackRock Insights
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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