About this role

Job Title: Vice President, Diversity Equity and Inclusion

As the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at BlackRock, you will have a unique opportunity to shape and drive the DEI strategy for the EMEA region. This role is crucial in supporting the EMEA Head of Talent Management and Diversity to deliver a world-class DEI strategy that aligns with our global goals and business outcomes. Equivalent experience will be considered for candidates without formal educational requirements in DEI.

Duties:

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating, planning, and communicating aligned projects to deliver on our DEI commitments and annual priorities

• Partnering with Country Heads and Country HRBPs to develop country-specific DEI priorities and action plans

• Responsible for partnering across HR to meet our DEI regulatory reporting requirements in the region including Gender Pay Gaps and statutory submissions.

• Maintaining expertise in DEI standard methodologies across the region, understanding local nuances, and ensuring global communications and action plans are inclusive and compliant

• Owning data tracking, analytics, measurement, and DEI scorecard reporting to drive accountability and progress

• Representing BlackRock's DEI strategy internally and externally, engaging with Board members, Executive Committees, and clients to demonstrate progress

• Managing ad hoc DEI deliverables for the region

• Building strong relationships with key partners to improve and deliver DEI standard methodologies throughout the firm

• Collaborating with HR colleagues to develop and implement location-specific DEI strategies

• Staying informed about industry-wide and regional developments in DEI

Skills:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Experience in developing and implementing a regional DEI strategy, considering local nuances and challenges while aligning with global objectives.

• Established track record of employing critical thinking and analytical skills, employing data insights to facilitate impactful advancements.

• Strong collaboration skills, partnering and influencing across a matrixed organization

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, tailoring key messages to different audiences

• Outstanding program management experience, including organizational behavior change

• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, meeting challenging deadlines

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Experience:

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience with Workday

• Excellent interpersonal and partnership skills

• Demonstrated ability in analyzing market trends and a keen interest in the financial services and/or technology sectors.

• A BA/BS degree or equivalent, with certifications and coursework in HR preferred

• Experience supporting a fast-paced HR environment

• Ability to inspire trust and openness, with a reputation for personal integrity

• A highly motivated and energizing attitude that inspires others to perform at their best

At BlackRock, we strive for exceptional performance and flawless execution. We compete at the highest level and are determined to successfully implement our DEI strategy. Join our world-class team and make a lasting impact on our organization and the communities we serve.

Ready to take on this ambitious challenge? Apply now and be part of our journey towards a more inclusive future.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.