Vice President, Sustainability Platform Strategy & Implementation

About this role

About the team: Portfolio Management Group

The Portfolio Management Group (PMG) brings together our global investment pillars to deliver long-term results for our clients. It sits at the heart of BlackRock's portfolio construction, asset allocation, and active management ecosystem. The pillars include Fundamental Fixed Income, Fundamental Equity, Municipals & the Financial Institutions Group, LDI, Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions, Private Investors, Systematic, Private Debt, and Event Driven. The business also includes cross-pillar teams like Data Strategy & Solutions, Sustainability Implementation, PMG Marketing, and a unified technology platform. Our partnerships extend across the firm, including RQA, GPG, and commercial and distribution channels.

Within PMG, the Sustainability Implementation team is dedicated to collaborating with the group’s leadership on the implementation of ESG initiatives across various investment pillars. The team works diligently to integrate sustainability practices into our investment processes, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed industry standards. By partnering closely with key stakeholders, we aim to drive PMG’s sustainability strategy while delivering strong financial performance.

About the role

We are seeking a Project Manager to bolster our sustainability efforts across PMG. The ideal candidate will become an expert in our product offerings, regulatory frameworks, and commercial narrative on sustainable and transition investing. This role involves collaborating with a diverse range of internal stakeholders to advance project priorities – from ideation to commercialization – and build internal awareness of our capabilities.

Responsibilities will include

• Support PMG’s Head of Sustainability Implementation in advancing the firm's sustainability initiatives throughout its active operations

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the firm’s active platform and broader regulatory and industry trends related to sustainability.

• Build and leverage strong relationships across PMG and with our marketing and communications colleagues

• Understand sustainability topics and challenges by working closely with pillar sustainability stakeholders and firmwide partner teams to develop and implement effective strategies.

• Partner with key project stakeholders to define project scope and primary objectives based on business outcome expectations, ensuring alignment with the organization's sustainability goals.

Desired skills and experience

• A minimum of 6-7 years of relevant work experience in platform or product strategy, sustainability, project management, marketing or oversight/audit functions in asset management industry

• A strong knowledge of or a keen interest in learning about sustainability topics and global market

• Ability to manage multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders across levels of seniority

• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship building skills

• Collaborative style of working with a high level of self-motivation, ownership and initiative

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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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