About this role

Team Overview:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization plays an important role as trusted business partner to functions across BlackRock, supporting all analysis, reporting, and business planning needs. We produce budgets and forecasts; create and analyze business metrics and identify cost savings opportunities; deliver economic insight into the relationship between costs and revenues to improve the financial success of the business.

This Associate-level position is a key member of the FP&A team partnering with the Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) business, a strategic growth priority area for BlackRock. The FP&A team works closely with the MASS business and groups across Finance and Strategy to craft growth plans and develop financial forecasts to guide business decisions. The role entails leading special projects, crafting senior-level presentations, conducting analysis, creating data visualizations, and developing strategic decision-making models.

Candidates should have proven quantitative and analytical skills, be able to multi-task and effectively manage priorities, clearly communicate results orally and in writing, and should be strong problem solvers.

Key Responsibilities:

·Prepare financial reports (i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly) for senior management. Proactively look for opportunities to optimize the current reporting structure and develop innovative ways to assess business performance

·Drive and coordinate MASS budget/forecast and other operational processes and provide financial insights to business partners

·Participate in and/or lead team-wide projects, including financial modeling, ad hoc analysis, and delivery of automated solutions for reporting

·Build cohesive narratives in communicating results to senior management and present data in a simple and clear manner

·Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Controllers, HR, Investor Relations, Corporate Strategy)

Skills & Qualifications:

·Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or other quantitative field

·At least 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in an analytical and/or planning role

·Solid proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications; sophisticated skills in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs, sumproduct, indexmatch); experience with IBM Cognos TM1 is strongly preferred

·Ability to decompose complex problems and formulate a structure approach to finding solutions

·Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

·Ability to clearly articulate and present ideas both in written presentations and orally to senior leadership

·Proven track record in successfully navigating a large organization

Personal Qualities:

·Team player with a strong work ethic

·A problem-solver who is comfortable developing relationships with stakeholders across the organization

·Able to work effectively under pressure and in a constantly evolving environment to meet deadlines

·History of effective multi-tasking, expectations setting, and escalation of issues where appropriate

·Focused attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy in their work product

·Organized with strong follow-through and execution

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000. 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 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.

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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.