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Job Description
The Social Impact team drives BlackRock’s corporate philanthropic strategy, including managing The BlackRock Foundation, corporate grantmaking, employee giving, and global volunteering. As part of the Global Corporate Affairs function, Social Impact coordinates with Marketing, Communications, and Global Affairs & Public Policy to amplify the firm’s impact in regional and local communities. The team also coordinates governance of the BlackRock Foundation Board, comprised of senior leaders from across the firm and reports annually to the Nominating and Governance Committee of the BlackRock, Inc. Board of Directors.
Based in New York and reporting to the Head of Grantmaking & Strategy for The BlackRock Foundation, this Vice President will lead on strategy and day-to-day operations and execution of our US grant portfolio. The role includes partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to source and diligence grants focused on social and economic mobility for Americans. This dynamic leader will stay closely connected to the firm’s U.S. Public Affairs efforts and Global Affairs & Public Policy priorities and will ensure alignment between the Foundation’s impact objectives and the firm’s brand and reputation goals. In this capacity, this individual will interface regularly with firm leaders across multiple functions, as well as manage ongoing relationships with nonprofit partners and other community leaders and decision makers.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with team leadership to oversee all grantee relationships in the US, including managing staffing, reporting, impact and measurement
- Coordinate workstreams for the Foundation’s most strategic initiatives and programs, starting in the US, facilitating cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing across the firm
- Communicate program priorities and execution plans across the firm via strategic presentations, meetings, and via written communications
- Oversee diligence of funding opportunities, applying rigorous analysis, and spearhead presenting the funding case to team leadership and Foundation Board
- Act as key partner, champion and thought partner for grantees, ensuring optimal connectivity and alignment with the firm
- Create process for sourcing stories from grantees on an ongoing basis that showcase the Foundation’s impact on local communities
- Liaise with BlackRock’s Communications and Marketing teams to provide content for the firm’s storytelling efforts
- Define and manage goals for stakeholder engagement in a given community in close coordination across Global Corporate Affairs, including with Government Affairs and Public Policy team
- Serve as an ambassador for the work to both internal and external stakeholders
Requirements/Desired Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8-10 years of industry work experience, preferably in a financial services organization, consulting firm or a corporate foundation leading strategic analysis or development
- Strong analytical and research skills, with aptitude for conveying complex concepts simply and translating into clear action frameworks
- Ability to manage workload, multi-task, balance multiple and conflicting priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Ambitious approach to large, complex projects, with a flair for problem solving
- A team player mentality, with the desire to roll up your sleeves and the ability to partner at all levels
- Self-starter who is results driven and possesses a high degree of self-motivation
- Must have superb writing skills, with proven experience
- Demonstrated interest in workforce development, public policy and/or local community engagement considered an advantage
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.BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA/FSA options and telemedicine. Mental-health resources such as counseling/EAP, wellness incentives, and Calm access are also featured.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include savings plans, employer-supported contributions described as competitive in summaries, and financial education resources. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also noted in certain locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is gender-neutral with up to 16 weeks for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for non-primary caregivers. Additional supports include adoption assistance, fertility benefits in some locations, childcare/elder-care resources, and nursing-mother programs.
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