Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with strong record of academic achievement; MBA desirable
4-7 years relevant work experience; M&A background in financial services, investment banking, and/or private equity desired
Strong knowledge of financial institutions including asset & wealth management, banking, insurance, capital markets, and financial technology industries preferred
Experience with the end-to-end transaction life cycle, including sourcing, deal structuring, due diligence, negotiations, documentation, and integration
Excellent problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills alongside strong familiarity with financial statement analysis, valuation, and financial modeling
Experience leading and/or contributing to cross-functional project teams
Superior communication skills and ability to clearly articulate recommendations to internal and external audiences across all levels of seniority
Passionate interest in financial markets and the asset management industry
Desire to work in a high-energy environment with a dedicated commitment to excellence
Ability to work as a team player, accept substantial individual responsibility, and proactively create value for the team
Responsibilities
Contribute to the evaluation of business opportunities globally including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic investments, and partnerships based on BlackRock’s firm-wide strategic priorities
Act as a trusted advisor and partner to senior management and business unit leaders to determine strategic objectives and identify inorganic opportunities to meet these goals
Lead and manage project teams driving the evaluation and analysis of transactions across asset management and financial technology industries
Quarterback the cross-functional due diligence process in partnership with business unit leaders, internal functional experts, and outside advisors to support execution of transactions
Own financial modeling and valuation analyses to assess synergy capture, returns on invested capital, pro forma financial statement impact, and shareholder value creation analysis
Contribute to the negotiation of transaction terms and structure
Synthesize data into high-quality presentations and written communications for senior leadership and executives
Develop and maintain industry and competitive intelligence
Drive a collaborative and supportive work environment, actively serving as a team leader through recruiting, managing, and mentoring team members