Vice President, Head of BlackRock Educational Academy at BlackRock

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, Education, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

6-8 years’ work experience, preferably in sales, training and/or learning and development
Experience and passion around developing a culture of learning and growing people
High energy, flexible, motivated individual with a commitment to excellence and interest in learning
Self-motivated and able to partner across business functions
Ability to represent BlackRock in a professional manner with ability to interface directly and substantively with senior sales, business leaders
Skilled at leading cross-functionally, translating new ideas into action, addressing obstacles and championing a sense of shared accountability across stakeholder teams
Strong project management skills, being able to oversee and manage complex client events multiple times a year

Responsibilities

Partner with sales teams (including leadership), product strategists and portfolio groups to bring awareness on the BEA offerings and have their clients engage with our programs
Communicate regularly with key stakeholders to ensure the BEA program of events meets the client needs, evolves to incorporate various parts of the BlackRock business lines (especially where acquisitions occur) and tailors learning to meet regional needs
Support sales learning through available technology including third party tools and BlackRock learning programs
Manage relationships with vendors and internal learning partners to stay connected to wider firm initiatives
Research, identify and recommend best practices for education initiatives using both existing and new content
Meet contractual client obligations by managing and overseeing the BEA annual program
Manage the dedicated events support and act as the go-to strategy development and business liaison for all events
Identify opportunities to raise the profile and ultimately utilization of BEA across the firm
Identify strategic partnerships to embed BEA into large organizational learning and development initiatives
Manage key internal partnerships with Legal & Compliance team and stakeholders, such as key leaders, previous presenters and hosts of the events
Manage the budget across the BlackRock Educational Academy (BEA) team and the Events team with Finance and Human Resources
Design, implementation and content creation of the BlackRock Educational Academy
Execute existing BEA programs within 2026 and oversee and evolve the program to meet client’s educational needs for the future

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipContent CreationStakeholder ManagementEvent ManagementProgram Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location requirement for this role?

New York is preferred, but the role is open to other locations such as London.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Head of BlackRock Educational Academy role?

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, project management skills to oversee complex client events, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and business lines.

What is the work environment like at BlackRock for this position?

The role is in a fluid, fast-paced environment requiring a high-energy, self-motivated individual who proactively contributes ideas and works cross-functionally.

What makes a strong candidate for this Vice President role?

A strong candidate is passionate about markets, technology, and clients, skilled at leading cross-functionally, managing complex projects, and championing shared accountability across teams.

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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