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Corporate Strategy and Development, Associate

Employer
BlackRock
Location
New York, USA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 29, 2022

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Job Function
Operations
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Description

About this role

BlackRock's Corporate Strategy and Development Group is responsible for supporting the firm in positioning BlackRock to generate robust, long-term growth and shareholder value creation through formulating and executing enterprise-level vision and strategy, facilitating business level strategies and driving large multi-functional assignments and initiatives for the firm. The team is responsible for sourcing, assessing and executing acquisitions, investments, divestitures and partnerships / alliances based on BlackRock's strategic 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): assessing strategic investments, market entry strategies, and business prioritization
  • Assist in the execution of acquisitions by performing financial analysis, leading due diligence in partnership with senior team members, and supporting deal negotiations
  • Lead cross-functional deal teams, including product, finance, legal, compliance, and others
  • 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
  • Work across the Corporate Strategy and Development and Finance teams to provide periodic updates on business / regional performance and strategy


Development Value:
  • Unparalleled exposure to senior leadership of BlackRock at the regional and global level, including opportunity to participate in wider leadership activities
  • 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 - 4 years of relevant work experience, such as investment banking, corporate development, private equity / venture capital, or management consulting
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking aptitude
  • Experience with financial modeling, financial statement analysis, and/or investing due diligence & company valuation
  • 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


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.

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 careers.blackrock.com | www.blackrock.com/corporate | Instagram: @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.

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