Finance & Strategy

Positions are available in the Americas

Our global, world-class Finance & Strategy (F&S) function works to deliver truth, transparency as well as trusted, experienced advice to BlackRock and its partners. F&S is a key enabler of business growth and is fundamental in making business decisions and improving the organization’s efficiency. F&S provides thought leadership across the firm.

Teams you may be considered for:

Analysts who join F&S will participate in two 12-month rotations across F&S. You’ll receive access to curated programming designed to enable career growth as well as support to pursue long-term development. Areas an Analyst might rotate to include:

Corporate Strategy & Development

This area supports 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.
Through strategic planning and analysis, we act as the “connective tissue,” monitoring business results, allocating resources and implementing metric-driven client support.
• Corporate Development partners with the firm's senior leadership to execute transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and strategic partnerships.
• Corporate Strategy analyzes major strategic, operational and organizational issues within the firm and presents recommendations to senior management.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

FP&A aims to be the Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) for BlackRock’s businesses & functions, serving as a thought leader and partner across the firm to manage risk, enhance decision-making, support the achievement of the firm’s objectives and optimize the firm’s resource allocation. FP&A is divided into:
• Firm Reporting & Analytics (FRA), supporting the CFO & running corporate processes
• Client Businesses (regions)
• Product Businesses (investment teams)

What will you do as an Analyst?

• Gain insight into multiple parts of F&S by working closely across multiple areas, building well-rounded skills
• Develop interpersonal skills to improve relatability and achieve business goals, acting as a trusted business partner to various internal clients
• Gain a strong understanding of the internal control and risk management framework
• Develop skills to frame, analyze, structure and communicate answers to complex business questions and to collect, optimize, summarize and govern data for business insights
• Take advantage of opportunities to leverage GenAI capabilities to design impactful operational improvements and improve efficiency
• Partner with senior leaders across BlackRock to establish strategic objectives and how to best execute them
• Work across various geographies and businesses to assess performance and drive forward-looking strategy
• Evaluate external opportunities across the globe, including acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures
• Educate and update buy-side investors about the strategic direction and financial results of BlackRock

What capabilities are we looking for?

• Well-organized, methodical and detail-orientated with an ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to synthesize information (including large datasets) and summarize key issues using financial systems, models & data visualization tools
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment and establish effective working relationships with both internal and external partners
• A high degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Initiative and confidence to identify operational improvement opportunities
• Independent and proactive working style
• Collaborative work approach and willingness to get involved in the BlackRock culture and networks
• Interest in:
  • Developing a deep understanding of the business and its key drivers
  • Driving strategic & innovative thinking, using data to drive decision-making
  • Building technical skills, including exposure to programming languages & databases
  • Learning best practice project management skills
  • Developing financial modeling and analytical skills

Your learning and development will include:

• Recurring check-ins with designated Program Managers and consistent touchpoints with the cohort of Program Analysts
• Engagement and networking initiatives designed to foster our culture, support team members in all aspects of their well-being and create a positive employee experience
• Ongoing education, talent development and shadow opportunities that emphasize the importance of effective leadership and help bridge the gap between designated tasks and broader team objectives
• Continuous efforts to cultivate a culture of belonging and inclusion so all our employees can thrive, deliver their best work and achieve greater business outcomes