About this role

The Corporate Strategy and Development (“CS&D”) team 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. It Includes two groups:

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

The two groups collaborate extensively and include both senior Strategy and Development professionals and a hybrid junior team that covers both groups.

This role will focus primarily on Corporate Strategy initiatives. However, as an Associate or Vice President in the Corporate Strategy & Development team, you will contribute to some of the firm’s highest and most dynamic priorities: the ideal candidate has strong interest and capability in the development and support of enterprise strategy and on supporting inorganic priorities, as needed.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development of enterprise and firm-wide growth strategies
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 and partnerships
Support strategic initiatives and projects that promote the implementation of the long-term firm strategy
Contribute to the evaluation of business opportunities globally including acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and joint ventures based on our firm-wide strategic priorities
Contribute to project teams driving transaction-related activities including deal evaluation and due diligence, working closely with business unit leaders, internal functional experts, and outside advisors to support execution of transactions
Communicate strategic priorities and execution plans across the firm via presentations, meetings, and written communications
Partner with broader Finance & Strategy organization (e.g., Corp Strategy & Dev, FP&A) and senior business leaders on strategic initiatives and projects
Support senior management on ad hoc projects (e.g., preparation of strategy offsites and leadership conferences)
Develop and maintain industry and competitive intelligence
Drive a collaborative and supportive work environment, actively seeking out opportunities to develop team members

Development Value:

Unparalleled exposure to BlackRock senior leadership at the regional and global level, including opportunity to challenge businesses and set growth strategies
Experience in one of the firm’s premier talent engines – with a strong track record of importing, developing, and exporting firm and business-unit leaders
A collaborative, inquisitive, and high-performing team culture across the global CS&D team

Qualifications:

2-3+ years for Associate & 5+ years for Vice President relevant work experience preferred
Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with strong record of academic achievement; MBA desirable
Asset management industry expertise and/or management consulting experience strongly preferred; consideration will also be given to candidates with expertise in investing / private markets, wealth management, financial technology, investment banking (particularly financial institution focused), and/or broader financial services
Track record of identifying opportunities, building strategies, and driving change through creativity and focused execution, with a demonstrated ability and predilection to “get things done”
Experience leading and / or contributing to cross-functional project teams
Excellent problem-solving skills, both conceptual and analytical
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (i.e., PowerPoint presentations, memo writing)
Familiarity with financial statements, valuation and financial modelling
Student of the markets: demonstrated curiosity around macro trends, current events, and BlackRock priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships and work with professionals at all levels and departments within the organization
Self-starter and passionate storyteller with a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and the ability to independently drive work and ideas forward
Knowledge of and exposure to BlackRock’s businesses and ecosystem is a plus: e.g., retail distribution, institutional distribution, ETFs, wealth management, marketing, alternatives, portfolio management and capital markets, and trading

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 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 arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.