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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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