Director, Global Retirement Initiative - Corporate Strategy

R230475
Description
About this role
BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people achieve financial wellbeing. The majority of the assets we manage help fund people's retirement. As a leader and innovator in retirement solutions, BlackRock is helping millions of people retire with dignity – and we want to do more. Launched in 2022, the Global Retirement Initiative works to sharpen our understanding of retirement and identify more ways for BlackRock to help our clients.
The Retirement Initiative is global in scale, bringing together the insights of our client, investment, and product teams around the world. It leverages our collective knowledge of the dozens of markets where we already participate in retirement systems and our deep understanding of financial markets. Ultimately, this work will inform our client, product, and investment teams as they design more customized solutions tailored to each market. The initiative partners globally and across functions, with partner teams spanning from country teams, investments and BII to marketing and communications.
We are seeking an experienced professional to join this initiative as a team lead and core contributor.
Responsibilities

• Work with the head of the Global Retirement Initiative, senior management, and business unit leaders to determine strategic objectives and identify opportunities to accelerate the firm’s commercial momentum and thought leadership around retirement
• Collaborate cross-functionally with many teams at BlackRock to hone the strategy (client channels, investment teams, product channels) and ensure the initiative’s priorities are clearly communicated and regularly cascaded
• Support the head of the initiative and senior management in the preparation of leadership conferences and client engagements
• Participate in the development of new approaches, solutions, and products that meet client needs
• Direct, oversee, and mentor a high-performing team of strategy and execution professionals
• Develop the initiative’s priorities and agenda and manage internal and external stakeholder engagement
• Communicate strategic priorities and execution plans across the firm via presentations, meetings, written communications, etc.

An Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• A strong desire to help BlackRock fulfill our mission of creating a better financial future for our clients
• An ability to work as a team player, accept substantial individual responsibility, and proactively create value for the team
• Strong ability to navigate BlackRock (i.e., identifying and engaging with the right teams and stakeholders at the appropriate times to ensure alignment and success)
• A demonstrated track record in applying structure to ambiguous problems and synthesizing them into tangible solutions
• A desire to work in a high-energy environment with a dedicated commitment to excellence
• A high degree of competency in managing large, complex projects with multiple workstreams, team members, and senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Familiarity with global retirement-related problems, including but not limited to the topics of wealth and income inequality, demographics, pensions, and insurance
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas to internal and external audiences across levels of seniority in both written and oral presentations
• 5+ years of relevant work experience, most likely in asset management or economic/ management consulting
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking aptitude
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple demands
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization and build strong relationships with team members, managers, and senior executives in multiple locations
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with strong record of academic achievement

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.
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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.