Veterans Transition Program-Associate, Business Manager, Americas Institutional Businesses
About this role
Veterans Transition Program-Associate Business Manager, Americas Institutional Businesses
We recognize that veterans bring a unique and valued perspective to BlackRock thanks to their extraordinary backgrounds and experiences. The Veterans Transition Program is designed to support veterans in making the transition from military life to the civilian workforce. The Program offers participants the opportunity to work at the world’s largest asset manager for six months. On completion of the Program, successful participants will be offered permanent employment at BlackRock.
Over the course of the Program, participants will:
- Join teams and have an immediate impact;
- Immerse themselves in the work of their teams;
- Gain an understanding of how BlackRock serves its clients;
- Be supported through training and mentorship;
- Get exposure to senior leaders;
- Participate in social and networking opportunities.
Program Structure:
The program begins with an orientation where you’ll learn about BlackRock’s principles, mission, purpose, and culture. You’ll learn about the asset management industry and get an in-depth look at how BlackRock serves its clients. Following orientation, you’ll join your team and gain insights into the day-to-day life of an Associate as you develop subject-matter expertise through on-the-job learning and our industry-leading technology, Aladdin.
Business Unit Overview:
The Americas Institutional Businesses (AIB) is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with sophisticated institutional investors. Across the US, Canada and LatAm, AIB is focused on helping pensions, universities, non-profits, family offices, healthcare systems and other institutional investors meet their financial goals and serve their constituents and communities.
We are comprised of teams of professionals with expertise spanning many functions working together to meet the unique needs of our clients including relationship management, marketing, sales, client service, and product development and management. Professionals within AIB work together to deliver a full range of asset management, risk management and advisory services supporting our clients’ investment objectives.
Role Overview:
As an Associate on the AIB COO Team, you will play a critical role in supporting the operations of the Americas Institutional Business. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and is passionate about enabling sales teams, optimizing reporting processes, and driving strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will primarily support AIB’s Sales Enablement lead, responsible for the overall strategy, execution, and success of the sales enablement function within AIB. Key initiatives include campaign execution, scaled reporting, ongoing sales training, process mapping and the adoption/usage of new tools.
This role will also support other key COO functions:
- Deliver timely and accurate reporting on client flows, sales pipelines, and business performance to senior leadership.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and streamline workflows.
- Maintain and update operational documentation, including policies, procedures, and process maps.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across institutional client segments. Provide actionable insights to support sales strategies and initiatives.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to support the COO team’s strategic initiatives. Collaborate with various departments to ensure project goals are met and deliverables are achieved.
- Provide support on various ad-hoc tasks and special projects as needed by the COO and the operations team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in a data-driven or operational role, preferably within financial services.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Familiarity with CRM systems like Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Where will I be based?
This role will be based in our Atlanta Office
Program Eligibility:
- Minimum of 2 years of Active Uniformed service
- <5 years of civilian work experience
- Bachelor’s degree obtained pre- or post-military service
- Open to all U.S. Veterans, regardless of rank or branch of service
- Must be able to commence employment in October 2025
Application Deadline:
- June, 27 2025
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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