Business Manager, Vice President - Technology & Operations

BlackRock, Inc. • New York, NY

39d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Team Powering BlackRock's Digital Workplace Technology & Operations is the backbone of BlackRock's global platform - a diverse team of 4,000+ professionals who design, build, and run the systems that support every aspect of our business. From trade execution to client experience, employee enablement to platform innovation, we drive operational excellence across the firm. As Digital Workplace Business Manager (Vice President), you'll support the teams that connect and empower 25,000+ employees worldwide. Your role goes beyond budget oversight - you'll help shape how we invest in the tools, technologies, and experiences that define the future of work at BlackRock. You'll collaborate across Technology & Operations, translating strategy into action through financial planning, performance analysis, and process transformation. You're a strategic partner, a change agent, and a trusted advisor who thrives in complexity and drives clarity in a fast-paced, global environment.

Requirements

• Financial Expertise: Strong background in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting, with deep understanding of financial statements and metrics.
• Analytical Thinking: Structured problem-solver who can navigate ambiguity and deliver clear, actionable solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication: Effective communicator who builds trust across teams and adapts messaging for diverse audiences.
• Initiative & Ownership: Self-starter who takes accountability and drives continuous improvement.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; experience with Coupa as well as PowerBI for data visualization and dashboard development to support strategic decision making.
• Business & Tech Fluency: Familiarity with product/project management, Agile methodologies, and enterprise technology platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in business management, finance or technology, ideally within financial services industry.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality work and driving strategic outcomes.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Curiosity and creativity in approaching challenges and identifying opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud financial modeling is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems like TM1 (preferred), SAP, Cognos, EssBase, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Lead the annual budgeting process for Digital Workplace, partnering with FP&A and cross-functional teams to develop short- and long-term operating plans.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgets and forecasts, monitor expenses, and identify opportunities to optimize spend and improve outcomes.
• Vendor Management: Drive high-impact vendor negotiations and relationship management, ensuring strategic alignment, cost-effectiveness, and long-term value creation across critical partnerships.
• Performance Analysis: Build and maintain financial models, analyze key drivers, and present insights to senior leadership.
• Process Improvement: Enhance business management processes to improve data access, planning, and decision-making.
• Governance & Risk: Ensure adherence to policies and procedures, while identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Talent & Risk Delivery: Support the delivery and execution of firmwide talent, risk, and strategic initiatives within the Digital Workplace, ensuring alignment with broader Technology & Operations priorities.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Contribute to strategic initiatives across Technology & Operations and the broader firm.

Benefits

• employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits
• strong retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive healthcare
• support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees