Business Manager - Aladdin, Associate at BlackRock

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas (or similar): business management, HR/talent acquisition, financial planning/analysis, vendor management, or procurement
  • Undergraduate degree required, with an MBA or advanced degree desirable
  • Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate upcoming deliverables and objectives, influence stakeholders and effectively manage programs with clear and inclusive guidance
  • Advanced PowerPoint and Writing Skills: Ability to produce quality presentations and synthesize key information using data and analytics
  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage a diverse set of stakeholders, build long term relationships, and create a collaborative and approachable environment, especially when working across departments or on time sensitive matters
  • Self-Starter: High level of self-motivation, able to own and drive things forward, gathering feedback and identifying ways to do things better along the way
  • Problem Solving: Structured critical thinker with superior problem-solving abilities who can organize people under pressure and pull in key decision makers to prioritize issues and respond to senior leaders
  • Advanced Excel Skills: Significant hands-on Excel and data management experience is a must. Ability to track and manipulate significant datasets using disparate data sources, and the ability to design dynamic tooling that solves problems. Able to tell a compelling story by leveraging data, metrics, and visualizations
  • DEI: Demonstrate integrity and a commitment to inclusion and diversity
  • Nice to Have: Experience with HRIS tools (Workday)

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain relationships with our internal (often technical) stakeholders and leadership
  • Capture requirements, connect them business value, and translate them into easily understood reporting and actionable plans
  • Manage horizontal relationships with centralized support teams such as FP&A, Accounting, Vendor Management, Talent Acquisition, HRBP, and more
  • Help shape and manage our budget
  • Become a subject matter expert in one or more of our core focus areas
  • Join meetings to learn from senior leaders about strategic relationships, direction, and governance, and summarize key points and follow ups
  • Oversee multiple reporting and business intelligence systems, ensuring we can effectively measure performance and use data to inform decision making
  • Prepare presentations on strategic growth, financial performance, operational governance, and other critical items
  • Partner with senior leaders across the org to understand spending needs and connect business value to our financial processes
  • Partner with horizontal support teams and internal stakeholders on annual budgeting planning exercises
  • Focus on process improvement, finding ways to achieve the desired outcomes with fewer manual touchpoints while simultaneously improving transparency to key stakeholders
  • Collaborate with internal partners to identify and facilitate technology or efficiency enhancements to address the evolving needs of our business
  • Draft and coordinate leadership messaging (e.g., strategy updates, QBRs, town halls, leadership offsites)
  • Prepare talking points, presentations, and key updates for senior leaders

Skills

Budget Management
P&L
Headcount Planning
Recruiting
Vendor Management
Stakeholder Management
Financial Planning
Reporting
Business Intelligence
Data Analysis
Process Improvement
Presentation Skills
Talent Acquisition

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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