Associate, Digital Assets

About this role

What We Do 

BlackRock’s business is investing on behalf of our clients, from large institutions to parents and grandparents, doctors, and teachers who entrust their savings to us. We are committed to our clients—period. Our promise is to offer them the clearest thinking about what to do with their money and the products and services they need to secure a better financial future. 

That’s why investors of all kinds have made us the world’s largest asset manager, entrusting us with trillions of dollars, and it’s why companies, institutions and global governments come to us for help meeting their biggest financial challenges. 

 

Responsibilities 

• Support BlackRock’s digital asset activities globally, working closely with business and technical teams across the firm to analyze, design, and drive implementation of digital asset-based initiatives 

• Develop expertise across BlackRock’s operating platform and the capital markets ecosystem identify opportunities for technological innovation 

• Develop and maintain insightful content in written and visual forms capable of analyzing issues, articulating strategy, and educating audiences 

• Present educational and strategic content, with emphasis on distilling technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and clients  

• Conduct industry research and apply financial modeling techniques to thoroughly evaluate new commercial and product opportunities 

• Engage with and evaluate technology and service providers throughout the digital assets ecosystem 

 

Requirements 

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience 

• Ability to apply business and economic frameworks to evaluate and design technology-driven solutions to complex business problems 

• Action-oriented problem solver capable of working with both business and highly technical teams to drive execution 

• Strong team player who thrives in diverse environments and can adapt to different working styles and approaches 

• High level of intellectual curiosity, combined with professional experience or a demonstrated passion for blockchain technology and digital assets 

• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and communication skills, with a high attention to detail 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze complex data and create professional, impactful presentations 

• Outstanding academic and professional experience, with background preferably in economics, math, statistics, computer science or a related field 

 

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$105,000.00 - USD$137,500.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

 

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