Veterans Transition Program -Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

BlackRock•New York, NY

6d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Veterans Transition Program at BlackRock is designed to support veterans in their transition from military life to the civilian workforce. This six-month program offers participants the opportunity to work at BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, with the potential for permanent employment upon successful completion. Participants will join teams, gain an understanding of BlackRock's client services, receive training and mentorship, and get exposure to senior leaders. The program begins with an orientation covering BlackRock's principles, mission, purpose, and culture, as well as an introduction to the asset management industry. Following orientation, participants will join their teams to gain insights into the daily life of an Associate and develop expertise through on-the-job learning and the use of BlackRock's technology, Aladdin. The Finance & Strategy (F&S) department serves as BlackRock's global finance partner, providing financial analysis to support decision-making and sustainable business growth. Within F&S, Strategic Finance, comprising Corporate Strategy & Development (CS&D) and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), partners with senior leadership on critical firm priorities. This team shapes the firm's long-term direction and financial performance, leading efforts in growth strategy, capital allocation, and investment decision-making. They deliver rigorous analysis on complex problems, develop business metrics, evaluate cost and revenue drivers, and provide an integrated view of the firm's financial health. Strategic Finance is involved in budgeting, forecasting, enterprise planning, and high-impact initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of Active Uniformed service
<5 years of civilian work experience
Bachelor’s degree obtained pre- or post-military service
Open to all U.S. Veterans, regardless of rank or branch of service
Must be able to commence employment in October 2026
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex questions and derive actionable insights
Ability to interpret complex datasets with accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail
Clear and effective communication skills, tailored to different audiences
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder engagement across teams and functions
Intellectual curiosity, ownership, and commitment to continuous improvement
Understanding of business drivers, financial performance, and strategic context
Produces accurate, well-structured outputs with guidance
Effectively manages stakeholders across teams and functions
Influences senior stakeholders and drives alignment in complex environments

Nice To Haves

Proven with TM1 / Cognos a plus

Responsibilities

Support the development of business plans, budgets, forecasts and financials
Perform financial, strategic, and performance analyses to evaluate drivers, risks and opportunities
Work closely with FP&A, Controllers and COO teams to develop and leverage financials, forecasts and insights that underpin strategy and drive decision-making
Develop enterprise-level strategy, evaluate growth opportunities, and drive initiatives that position the firm for sustainable, long-term success
Structure and solve complex strategic problems, conduct market and competitive analysis, and develop clear recommendations for senior leadership on topics such as growth strategy, market entry, and business prioritization
Support the execution of strategic priorities through activities such as evaluating and executing acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and divestitures
Prepare high-quality materials and structured insights for governance forums and senior leadership decision-making
Deliver reporting, planning, and analytical outputs, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and quality of deliverables
Translate complex data and analyses into clear, executive-level insights, narratives, and recommendations
Partner with business leaders, COO teams, and finance stakeholders to translate financial plans and strategy into actionable priorities, including budgeting, forecasting, planning cycles and strategic initiatives.
Build and maintain financial models, tools, and analytical frameworks to improve insight generation and scalability
Support initiatives to improve and evolve team level processes and deliverables
Identify and implement process improvements, automation and standardization efforts to enhance efficiency, scalability and output quality