Associate, Travel and Expense at BlackRock

Gurugram, Haryana, India

BlackRock Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 5-8 years of experience in expense management, finance operations, or project management roles
  • Strong project ownership and ability to deliver initiatives independently
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing tech-based or AI-driven solutions in process automation or expense analysis
  • High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint; exposure to T&E systems (e.g., Concur, Coupa, Oracle)
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities
  • Learning mindset and willingness to continuously improve and adapt to new technologies and practices
  • People management experience
  • Broader experience in Accounts Payable (added advantage)
  • Self-motivated team player with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to consistently be attentive to detail while meeting critical deadlines and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to flourish in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement efficiency opportunities in existing workflows, policies, and controls (BAU)
  • Own and maintain internal controls around travel and expense policies, compliance, and audit readiness (BAU)
  • Conduct pattern-based spend analysis to detect anomalies, trends, and improvement areas (BAU)
  • Liaise with key internal stakeholders (HR, Compliance, Business Units) and external partners/vendors (travel management companies, tech providers) (BAU)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI/technology-driven solutions that improve automation and decision-making (BAU)
  • Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of BlackRock’s T&E Reimbursement Policy through automated workflow systems (BAU)
  • Monitor and report employee non-compliance with T&E policies, and support remediation efforts (BAU)
  • Deliver training to internal stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of T&E policies (BAU)
  • Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting to internal collaborators and senior management to support external reporting obligations and internal decision-making (BAU)
  • Preparation of monthly T&E KPI along with commentary (BAU)
  • Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of various process improvements (Project Support)
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure project timelines are met and objectives are achieved (Project Support)

Skills

Spend Analysis
Internal Controls
Compliance
Audit Readiness
AI Solutions
Automation
Workflow Systems
Stakeholder Management
Data Analysis
Trend Analysis
Anomaly Detection
Reporting

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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