Vice President, Strategic Initiatives - Global Marketing and Dire...
BlackRock, Inc. - New York, New York, us, 10261Work at BlackRock, Inc.
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Overview
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.About this role
Summary
At BlackRock, we prioritize building strong relationships with our clients by addressing their investment and commercial needs. This involves direct conversations with clients as well as broader engagement at scale through marketing.
Our Global Marketing organization is dedicated to delivering BlackRock’s top investment solutions, insights, and expertise in a compelling and responsive manner. One way we do this is by leveraging digital platforms of wealth managers to offer customized, innovative solutions that make investing accessible to investors of all sizes.
This role is responsible for driving strategic initiatives for the Global Marketing and Direct business as a core member of the Global COO team. This includes supporting and driving critical day-to-day marketing processes, resource allocation, culture and communication platforms, and collaborating with the COO and ExCo on the broader strategic agenda. This position requires working in agile, cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior leaders to address business challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive select client/commercial/strategy projects in partnership with functional and client business leaders
Bring a deep understanding of our operating environment to the business and partners through industry, market, and competitor insights
Refine and oversee process for evaluating marketing campaigns and initiatives
Serve as trouble shooter on difficult business problems and opportunities
Business Priorities and Performance Tracking
Support Marketing/Direct participation in firm and GCB processes, i.e., QBRs, operating reviews, Board materials
Support the creation of a reporting suite of financial, management, and people reports in partnership with Finance and HR and as part of broader department data strategy
Support the creation of consistent operating plans and resource plans across the team
Financial and Headcount Management and Oversight
Support the development of an integrated budget for the marketing department in collaboration with individual teams and Finance, including forecasts, priorities, expenses, and investment areas
Develop a plan for staffing and resources that accounts for the current macroeconomic environment and department operating priorities
Organization, Talent, and Culture
Drive communication and connectivity (e.g., Town Halls, department-wide comms)
Find opportunities for scale and efficiencies across the marketing department
Key Qualifications
4-5+ years of strategy experience at an asset manager, investment bank, consulting firm, private equity firm, or complex multinational corporation
Asset management industry knowledge is preferred
Very strong collaboration and project management skills – able to assemble and lead a project team across all levels, functions, regions
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with ability to synthesize data and quickly produce management-level quality presentations and robust Excel models
Exceptional communication skills – particularly in written form (memos, presentations)
Student of the markets with high levels of motivation and inquisitiveness
Collaborative, kind and a team player
For New York City and California only the salary range for this position is $125,000 - $173,500. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including health 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 hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
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.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
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