About this role
Team Overview
Finance & Strategy (F&S) is BlackRock’s global finance partner, delivering timely, accurate, and insight‑driven financial analysis to support effective decision‑making across the firm. The team provides strategic thought leadership and financial discipline to inform resource allocation and enable sustainable business growth. Within F&S, Corporate Strategy & Development (CS&D) and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) together form Strategic Finance, partnering closely with senior leadership to shape BlackRock’s long‑term direction and financial performance.
The Fund Board Reporting & Analytics team sits within Strategic Finance and supports U.S. and U.K. fund boards in fulfilling their governance and regulatory responsibilities. The role is focused on delivering high‑quality Fund Board reporting and analysis, including requirements under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act and the U.K. Assessment of Value (AoV) framework.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaboration & Communication
Play a key role in supporting the annual Fund Board requirements, from planning to execution, for approximately 1,000 registered funds
Focus on index ETF products and serve as a point person coordinating with the Fund Board Governance team on iShares fund board deliverables, with opportunities for expanded responsibility over time
Partner across Finance and Product teams to translate complex financial requirements into clear, decision‑ready material; communicate technical analyses effectively through discussions
Build and maintain robust financial models to support fund-board reporting and analysis, translating quantitative outputs into clear, actionable narratives for senior stakeholders
Draft and contribute to high‑quality Fund Board materials, including profitability and economies of scale analyses, grounded in clear insights
Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, generating data‑driven insights and interpretation of results
Operational Effectiveness & Process Management
Support the allocation model process in IBM TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics, performing deep data validations and results analysis to ensure accuracy and integrity
Support strong governance and control frameworks through strong documentation standards and timely, accurate responses to regulatory and business inquiries
Collaborate with team members to continuously identify opportunities to enhance and automate processes, improving efficiency and operational resilience
Core Qualifications & Professional Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong academic achievement; MBA a plus
8-12 years of relevant experience across asset management finance, regulatory reporting, FP&A, audit or related disciplines, with demonstrated progression in scope and influence
Proven experience preparing senior‑level and/or Board‑facing materials and high‑quality financial analysis in highly regulated environments
Strong organizational skills, including effective prioritization, expectation management, cross‑functional coordination, and thoughtful issue escalation in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Strong work ethic and accountability owner; positive, collegial demeanor; collaborative relationship builder
Technology, Data & AI Enablement
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required to analyze data, synthesize insights, and communicate results
Experience with IBM TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics, or similar Enterprise Performance Management systems, to extract data and derive insights is a big plus
Experience supporting reporting and system enhancements, as well as adoption of new technology and AI capabilities; ability to design effective prompts and AI‑assisted workflows to generate first‑draft analyses and presentations is a plus
Financials Industry/Asset Management Acumen (preferred)
Strong understanding of the asset management business – particularly ETF and mutual fund products – including distribution channels, asset classes, and industry trends
Fluency in key industry and firm‑specific financial metrics (e.g., AUM, revenue, fees, margins), with the ability to link financial outcomes to underlying business drivers
Your ongoing development will include:
Engagement and networking initiatives that foster our strong culture, support well-being, and promote positive employee experience
Continuous learning and talent development opportunities that emphasize the importance of effective leadership, and help connect day-to-day responsibilities to broader team objectives
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.
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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