Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team provides analysis, planning and decision support coverage across investment management, client focused distribution channels, technology, infrastructure and corporate operations to improve business analysis, better inform management decision-making and communicate more effectively with key stakeholders.

Role Description

The Americas Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team provide strategic decision support, insights and regular monthly management information to business leaders across the Americas region, as well as leading the periodic sales and expense forecasts and the annual budget process.

The team also plays a key role in linking with the other areas of the firm including FP&A across the globe, Investor Relations, Treasury, Controllers, Tax, Regulatory Reporting, Business Operations, Human Resources and Corporate Strategy.

Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. We are seeking professionals with experience in quantitative or analytical fields and eager to join a high-performance asset management firm like BlackRock. Candidates should possess excellent project management capabilities along with strong quantitative and analytical skills. Candidate must have a high aptitude towards financial analysis software such as Excel in order to be successful in this role. Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint would be beneficial. Also, the ideal candidate should have a marked service attitude and must be willing to go an extra mile for exceeding internal clients’ expectations.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the annual planning and monthly forecasting processes
• Support the creation of a cohesive narrative in communicating results to senior management and present data in a simple and clear manner
• Play a key role in developing and enhancing weekly and monthly management information packs, commentary and supporting analysis
• Provide orientation, guidance and critical partnership to the India FP&A team
• Support the business in relation to strategic projects and ad-hoc financial analyses as required
• Develop solid subject matter expertise in the Investment Management space and be able to pass that knowledge and train other colleagues. 

Knowledge/Experience

• 2-5 year relevant experience in Financial Services, Consulting or related field. Asset management experience a plus.
• Experience in understanding and reviewing financials
• Financial acumen in reviewing and narrating outcomes of financial analysis
• Broad understanding of key FP&A processes including budgeting and forecasting
• Experience acting as a successful finance business partner
• Knowledge of the asset management industry and investments is beneficial

Skills/Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint skills required, experience with TM1 Cognos preferred, VBA skills a plus
• Strong organizational, planning, quantitative and problem-solving skills; strategic and creative thinking; comfortable challenging the status-quo
• Able to work effectively under pressure and in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines
• History of effective multi-tasking, expectation setting, escalation of issues, where appropriate
• Focused attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy in his/her work product
• Ability to find/ identify patterns in granular data and articulate a simple explanation for senior management
• A desire to work in a high-energy environment with a dedicated commitment to excellence
• A great attitude and strong work ethic
• Collaborative, strong team player, and service-oriented
• Effective in building and nurturing relationships and comfortable interacting with all levels of management

 

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