Associate, Finance & Strategy

About this role

Role Overview

The Associate in Finance & Strategy will work on key initiatives across various businesses and the enterprise, supporting some of BlackRock’s most dynamic growth priorities. This role demands a blend of strategic insight, financial expertise, project management, and stakeholder engagement to drive FP&A and Strategy initiatives from conception to execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of growth strategies, business plans, budgets and financials both on an enterprise and individual business level

• Collaborate effectively with senior management and COO teams to translate strategies (business specific, firm wide or product strategies) into actionable business goals, financial targets, execution plans, and investment needs aligned with long-term firm objectives

• Function as a ‘quarterback’ between strategy and finance, ensuring alignment of business and financial goals through leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes

• Serve as a program and transformation manager to lead and support the execution of FP&A and Strategy initiatives, (e.g., developing new strategies, transforming finance processes, conducting benchmarking based on competitive insights)

• Act as strategic and trusted advisor to business leaders by being a student of the markets and leveraging strategic and financial expertise, insights into the latest trends and competitive intelligence

• Collect, analyze, and present financial data to support projects and business operations

• Communicate strategic priorities and financial information cohesively to senior stakeholders through both written presentations and verbal communications

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify challenges and opportunities and develop actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making that benefits all

Development Opportunities:

• The role offers unique exposure to global, regional, and business unit leadership at BlackRock.

• It provides a platform to build a professional brand and advance career development within a collaborative, inquisitive, and high-performing global Finance & Strategy team culture.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong academic achievement; an MBA is desirable

• At least four years of relevant work experience in consulting, finance, banking, or similar fields, with a strong preference for asset management industry experience

• Proficiency in financial processes including modelling, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, reporting, and valuation

• Proven ability to drive change through creativity, relationship building, and focused execution

• A keen interest in markets and asset management innovation

• Commercially minded with the ability to balance speed and quality in deliverables

• Strong quantitative, problem-solving, organizational, and execution skills

• Effective communication skills for presenting ideas clearly to senior management

• Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and working in cross-functional teams

• Relationship-building skills with a professional and collaborative attitude

• Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with TM1/Cognos is a plus

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$100,000.00 - USD$130,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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 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 aris