Associate, Corporate Strategy & Development

About this role

The Corporate Strategy and Development Group sits at the center of the firm and is responsible for anticipating where our clients and the people they serve are going, and how BlackRock can best deliver on their needs.

• Our Corporate Strategy team formulates enterprise-level vision and strategy, informs business-level strategies, and drives large multi-functional initiatives for the firm. 
• Our Corporate Development team helps realize enterprise- and business-level strategic priorities inorganically, sourcing, assessing and executing acquisitions, investments, divestitures and partnerships / alliances.

As an Associate, you would partner closely with both teams, learning from and working alongside seasoned strategy and corporate development professionals and contributing to some of the firm’s highest and most dynamic priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Work with senior management and business unit leaders to determine strategic objectives and identify opportunities to meet these goals including (but not limited to); market entry strategies, business prioritization, and assessing strategic investments
• Support specific strategic initiatives and projects that promote the implementation of the long-term firm strategy
• Communicate strategic priorities and execution plans across the firm via presentations, meetings, written communications, etc.
• Evaluate business opportunities globally, including acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures
• Partner with investment, client, and corporate functions to provide periodic updates on business / regional performance and strategy
• Support senior management in the preparation of strategy offsites and leadership conferences
• Develop and maintain industry and competitive intelligence

Development Value:

• Unparalleled exposure to senior leadership of BlackRock at the regional and global level
• Potential development to broader leadership role within Corporate Strategy & Development
• Proven track record of people migrating from Corporate Strategy & Development into elevated roles within various BlackRock business functions

An ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A passionate interest in exploring and understanding financial markets and the asset management industry
• A desire to work in a high-energy environment with a dedicated commitment to excellence
• An ability to work as a team player, accept substantial individual responsibility, and proactively create value for the team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with strong record of academic achievement
• 2+ years of relevant work experience, most likely in asset management, investing / private equity, consulting, or investment banking
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking aptitude
• Familiarity with financial modeling, financial statement analysis, and/or investing due diligence & company valuation, and/or demonstrated willingness or interest in improving these skills
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple demands
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas, both written and oral, to internal and external audiences across levels of seniority
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization and build strong relationships with team members, managers, and senior executives in multiple locations
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

 

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $137,500. 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