Associate, Digital Assets Jobs

R231640

Description

About this role

What We Do

BlackRock’s business is investing on behalf of our clients, from large institutions to parents and grandparents, doctors, and teachers who entrust their savings to us. We are committed to our clients—period. Our promise is to offer them the clearest thinking about what to do with their money and the products and services they need to secure a better financial future.

That’s why investors of all kinds have made us the world’s largest asset manager, entrusting us with trillions of dollars, and it’s why companies, institutions and global governments come to us for help meeting their biggest financial challenges.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee and lead BlackRock’s digital asset activities globally, working with business and technology partners across the firm to analyze, design, and drive implementation of digital asset-based initiatives
• Identify commercial opportunities for innovation and articulate economic and strategic rationale
• Conduct industry research, monitoring, and analysis on crypto and digital assets
• Work with external providers and drive accountability for project execution
• Present educational and strategic content for clients and internal stakeholders
• Develop expertise across BlackRock’s operating platform and the capital markets ecosystem to understand and identify opportunities for technological innovation and new product development
• Develop and maintain insightful content in written and visual forms capable of analyzing issues, articulating strategy, and educating audiences
• Engage with and evaluate technology providers throughout the digital assets ecosystem

Requirements

• Action-oriented problem solver capable of working cross-functionally to drive execution
• 3-6 years of relevant work experience
• Professional experience or strong demonstrated interest in blockchain technology and digital assets
• High level of intellectual curiosity
• Ability to evaluate, design, and articulate technology-driven solutions to complex business problems
• Organizational and time-management skills, strong initiative, and attention to detail
• Strong team player capable of working with a diverse array of working styles and approaches
• Outstanding academic and career achievement, with demonstrated leadership

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $109,250 - $130,000. 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 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 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. Beginning in September, all employees will shift to at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. 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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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.