Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

BlackRock•New York, NY

20h•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance & Strategy team partners with businesses and enterprise leaders across BlackRock to drive long-term, margin-accretive growth across the firm. The team sits at the intersection of Corporate Strategy & Development and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), blending strategy, finance and execution skillsets. We collaborate closely with leadership of our client and investment businesses to translate the enterprise-level vision and strategy into business-level execution plans, annual budgets, short- and long-term forecasts, insightful metrics and financial frameworks that drive business decisions. This Associate-level position is a key member of the FP&A team partnering with the Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) business, a strategic growth priority area for BlackRock. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading special projects, developing senior-level presentations, performing data analysis and visualization, and building models to support strategic decision-making processes within the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical abilities, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in financial analysis and forecasting. Candidates should have proven quantitative and analytical skills, be able to multi-task and effectively manage priorities, clearly communicate results orally and in writing, and should be strong problem solvers.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong academic achievement; MBA a plus but not required
3-6 years of relevant work experience in consulting, finance, banking, or similar fields, with a strong preference for asset management industry experience
Proficiency in financial processes including modelling, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, reporting, and valuation
Proven ability to drive change through creativity, relationship building, and focused execution
A keen interest in markets and asset management innovation
Commercially minded with the ability to balance speed and quality in deliverables
Strong quantitative, problem-solving, organizational, and execution skills
Effective communication skills for presenting ideas clearly to senior management
Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and working in cross-functional teams
Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with IBM Planning Analytics and Microsoft PowerBI is a plus
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and automation to drive efficiency gains, streamline workflows, and reimagine core business processes—reducing manual effort, cycle times, and operational risk

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of growth strategies, business plans, budgets and financial frameworks both on an enterprise and individual business level
Collaborate effectively with senior management and COO teams to translate strategies into actionable business goals, financial targets, execution plans, and investment needs aligned with long-term firm objectives
Function as a ‘quarterback’ between strategy and finance, ensuring alignment of business and financial goals through leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
Act as strategic and trusted advisor to business leaders by being a student of the markets and leveraging strategic and financial expertise, insights into the latest trends and competitive intelligence
Collect, analyze, and present financial data to support projects and business operations
Communicate strategic priorities and financial information cohesively to senior stakeholders through both written presentations and verbal communications
Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify challenges and opportunities, delivering actionable insights that inform strategic decisions