Vice President, Private Markets Strategy & Finance

About this role

Team Overview

The Private Markets Finance & Strategy team partners with Investment Businesses and Enterprise Leaders across BlackRock to drive long-term, margin-accretive growth in our rapidly expanding Private Markets Platform. The team sits at the intersection of Corporate Strategy & Development and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), blending strategy, finance and execution skillsets. We collaborate closely with leadership of our Infrastructure, Private Credit, Private Equity and Real Estate businesses to translate the enterprise-level vision and strategy into business-level execution plans, short- and long-term budgets, forecasts, insightful metrics and financial analysis that drive business decisions.

We are looking to further strengthen the team with a Vice President, Private Markets Strategy & Finance who will operate at a platform level, working on initiatives and financials across all businesses and asset classes. The VP will contribute to some of the firm’s highest and most dynamic growth priorities. The ideal candidate has an affinity for both enterprise-level strategy projects and deep financial analysis. Paired up with project management and senior stakeholder management skillsets, the VP will drive FP&A and strategy initiatives from ideation through execution.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of Private Markets growth strategies, business plans, budgets and financials both on an enterprise and individual business level

• Partner with senior management and work ‘hand in hand’ with investment business leaders and COO teams to translate strategy (e.g., channel strategies, product development) into business goals, execution plans, financials and identify milestones, investment needs and measures of success

• Be a ‘quarterback’ between strategy and finance to ensure that business and financial goals are fully in synch across budgeting and strategic planning processes

• Work closely with FP&A partners to develop and leverage financials, forecasts and insights that underpin strategy, initiatives and drive decision making (e.g., business cases, reporting dashboards)

• Act as a program and transformation manager to lead and support the execution of FP&A and strategy initiatives, (e.g., developing new strategies, transforming finance processes, conducting benchmarking based on competitive insights)

• Gather, synthesize, analyze and present market and financial data in support of projects and initiatives

• Act as strategic and trusted advisor to investment business leaders by being a ‘student of the markets and leveraging deep Private Markets expertise, insights on the latest trends and competitive intelligence

• Communicate strategic priorities as well as financials to senior to stakeholder groups across the firm via presentations, meetings and written communications and connect dots across the organization through strong relationships

Development Value:

• Unique exposure to BlackRock’s Private Markets leadership at the global, regional and business unit level

• Opportunity to build a brand and drive career development in one of the firm’s talent engines

• A collaborative, inquisitive, and high-performing team culture across the global Finance & Strategy team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with strong record of academic achievement; MBA desirable

• 5-7+ years of relevant work experience in Consulting, Finance, Banking or similar 

• Asset management industry and Private Markets expertise strongly preferred

• Experience with financial processes, e.g. financial modelling, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, reporting and valuation

• Track record of developing and implementing strategies and driving change through creativity, relationship building, and focused execution

• Student of the markets; fascinated by how privates markets businesses serve their clients and innovate across all assets classes

• Commercial and pragmatic leader with high standards and ability to balance speed of execution and high quality of their work product

• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills; organized with strong follow through and execution

• Ability to clearly articulate and present ideas both in written presentations and orally to senior management

• Experience in navigating complex stakeholder environments and working in cross-functional project teams

• Relationship-builder with professional, positive demeanor and collaborative orientation

• Proven expertise in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with TM1 / Cognos a plus

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$137,500.00 - USD$194,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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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