About this role
Summary: The US Wealth Advisory (USWA) COO team is looking for a Vice President, Business Intelligence Strategy Lead. In this role, you will synthesize industry, client, product and competitor trends to develop insights that drive commercial decision-making across USWA business functions. Leading a nimble team and reporting to the head of USWA business strategy & planning, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our forward-looking operations and strategic direction, and craft the narrative of our business to senior stakeholders across the firm. If you are passionate about financial markets, have a knack for strategic thinking, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is the perfect role for you.
Responsibilities:
Lead a function responsible for executing the systematic production and distribution of regular business insights.
Assess initiatives and results relative to wealth trends and evolving competition to recommend near- and mid-term actions that drive business growth.
Run the USWA and firm-level quarterly business review process for the business, interfacing with senior leaders.
Prepare narratives and materials for Board meetings and Operating reviews.
Build and maintain a forward-looking, prioritized roadmap of strategic projects across USWA strategy partners.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales leadership, USWA senior leadership, and other partners, to ensure seamless project execution.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior management.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in financial services, with a focus on corporate strategy, consulting and/or strategic project management.
Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing employees and teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and drive results.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
In-depth knowledge of the financial markets, wealth management and asset management industry.
Proficiency in project management tools and software, including Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Excel.
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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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.
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