About this role

GPS Americas

Sr. Associate position – Private Markets Solutions

Key responsibilities include:

• Drive the success of BlackRock’s Alternatives platform by leading new product development initiatives, coordinating and accelerating fundraising efforts, and managing product lifecycle events

• Collaborate with teams on proposals for potential Alternatives product launches and changes to existing products, including advising on product structuring, operating models, legal documents, and fundraising strategy

• Partner extensively with global colleagues across Product Strategy, Investment and Distribution Teams, Operations, Legal & Compliance, Tax, and Risk to drive forward key product initiatives by building consensus, developing and applying best practices, and ensuring cross-functional alignment

• Develop a thorough understanding of BlackRock’s and key competitors’ processes, operating environment, and investment products while communicating unique product requirements to business partners and evolving internal processes as needed

• Help oversee and advance the firm’s usage of balance sheet capital to accelerate product development and commercialization

• Identify, evaluate, and tackle potential obstacles and risks

What we look for:

• Results-oriented self-starter focused on execution with ambitious work ethic and professional disposition

• Ability to build relationships and work seamlessly with all levels of personnel within BlackRock across a wide variety of groups and business units

• Passionate about problem-solving and continuous learning

• Willing and able to learn new skills, toolsets, and approaches as business needs change

• A standout colleague who takes a collaborative approach but is also comfortable working independently

• Organized and precise, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively, smoothly adapt to new situations in a fast-paced environment, and deliver under tight timelines

• Thrives in analytical and collaborative settings and can provide oversight and solutions-oriented outcomes across the Alternatives platform

Skills and requirements:

• BA/BS required

• 5+ years of investment management industry experience

• Knowledge and understanding of investment management products and asset classes, particularly within Alternatives

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects with various stakeholders to completion

• Familiarity with product development, private fund structuring, private markets fundraising, portfolio management concepts, and/or risk analysis is preferred

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Attention to detail

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $137,500. 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 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 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.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.