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Corporate Strategy and Development, Vice President (NYC)

The Corporate Strategy and Development (“CS&D”) team sits at the center of the firm – responsible for anticipating where our clients and the people they serve are going and how BlackRock can best deliver on their needs.

• Our Corporate Strategy team formulates enterprise-level vision and strategy, informs business-level strategies, and drives large multi-functional assignments and initiatives for the firm.
• Our Corporate Development team helps realize enterprise- and business-level strategic priorities inorganically, sourcing, assessing and executing acquisitions, investments, divestitures and partnerships / alliances.

As a Vice President you would be an integral part of the joint team, contributing to some of the firm’s highest and most dynamic priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate business opportunities globally including acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and joint ventures based on our firm-wide strategic priorities
• Work with senior management and business unit leaders to determine strategic objectives and identify opportunities to meet these goals including (but not limited to) market entry strategies, business prioritization, and assessing strategic investments and partnerships
• Lead and manage project teams driving transaction-related activities including deal evaluation and due diligence, working closely with business unit leaders, internal functional experts, and outside advisors to support execution of transactions
• Support strategic initiatives and projects that promote the implementation of the long-term firm strategy
• Communicate strategic priorities and execution plans across the firm via presentations, meetings, written communications
• Partner with investment, client, and corporate functions to provide periodic updates on business / regional performance and strategy
• Support senior management in the preparation of strategy offsites and leadership conferences
• Develop and maintain industry and competitive intelligence
• Drive a collaborative and supportive work environment, actively seeking out opportunities to develop team members

Development Value:

• Unparalleled exposure to BlackRock senior leadership at the regional and global level, including opportunity to challenge businesses and set strategy
• Experience in one of the firm’s premier talent engines – with a strong track record of importing, developing, and exporting firm and business-unit leaders
• A collaborative, inquisitive, and high-performing team culture across the global CS&D team

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to operate in a senior level strategy and/or corporate development role; which may include 5+ years of M&A or strategy experience at an asset manager, investment bank, consulting firm, private equity firm, or complex multinational corporation
• Asset management industry, including private markets and/or financial technology, knowledge is preferred
• Experience leading and running internal and external project teams
• Proven problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills; deep experience with financial modeling, valuation, and financial statements
• Ability to own financial modeling and valuation analyses in support of deals, and to synthesize data into high-quality presentations and written communications for board of director meetings and executive updates
• Student of the markets; fascinated by how innovative businesses help their clients save and invest their financial futures

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $142,500 – $190,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.