Associate, Business Management

Description

About this role

At the heart of BlackRock, is the Aladdin Product Group (APG), the team responsible for designing, building and operating Aladdin, BlackRock's investment and operating technology platform.

We are seeking an Associate Business Manager to sit on the APG Business Management team within the APG COO function. This team is responsible for the overall health of the APG as a business including budget and expense management, operational controls, reporting, and more.

The initial focus of this role will be on people-focused processes including headcount planning, people systems (e.g., Workday), headcount reporting, and associated programs of work.

You will report to the head of APG Business Management and work closely with senior leaders. This position will provide immense exposure to a variety of areas across the world's largest asset management firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expert in our full hiring cycle and act as the gate for all things hiring.
• Proactively manage hiring data in our people management software (Workday), including opening requisitions and guiding each through to completion.
• Capture data on business needs from our internal partners.
• Interface with our Talent Acquisition team throughout the hiring process.
• Manage elements of new employee onboarding and handoff to people managers.
• Collect metrics and report on hiring performance, headcount, geographic distribution of our population, Diversity / Equity / Inclusion, etc.
• Understand and manage the financial implications of our hiring practices, including playing a key role in budget creation and monitoring.
• Participate in associated people processes such as internal mobility, location mobility, immigration, and more.
• Manage the division's people hierarchy and associated cost centers.
• Join meetings to learn from senior managers about strategic relationships, direction, and governance, and summarize key points and follow ups.
• Prepare presentations on strategic growth, financial performance, operational governance, personnel matters, and other critical items.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience, preferably in a business management, human resources, accounting, or financial planning role.
• Advanced Excel Skills: Ability to track and manipulate significant datasets in Excel.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Writing Skills: Ability to produce quality presentations and synthesize key information using data and analytics.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate upcoming deliverables and objectives, influence stakeholders and effectively manage projects with clear and inclusive guidance.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage diverse set of stakeholders, build long term relationships, and create a collaborative and approachable environment, especially when working across departments or on time sensitive matters.
• Problem Solving: Structured critical thinker with superior problem-solving abilities who can organize people under pressure and pull in key decision makers to prioritize issues and respond to senior leaders.
• Demonstrate Ownership: Project Management: Identify the scope, navigate trade-offs, document plans, implement, and clearly communicate to senior leaders throughout the process.
• Demonstrate integrity and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Nice to Have:

• Direct experience with Coupa and/or Workday software, or related.
• Talent Acquisition experience.
• Financial Planning + Accounting: Ability to manage requisitions + POs, perform invoice review, P&L impact analysis, etc.

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $109,250 - $130,000. 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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

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.

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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.