Director, Executive Compensation

BlackRock•New York, NY

8d•$195,000 - $270,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock has developed an industry-leading HR organization led by premier HR talent, which recently earned us a spot in Indeed’s 50 Top-Rated Workplaces of the Fortune 500. As the lifeblood of BlackRock, HR is committed to you, your success, and the other talented people who make BlackRock a great place to work and are critical to our continued growth. As a Director, Executive Compensation on the global Total Rewards team, you will have a high-impact, consultative role at the intersection of strategy and execution in influencing BlackRock’s senior management and various parts of the business, as well as contributing to the governance and development of global compensation and benefits policies, practices, and public filings across the firm. Partnering with a team of experienced professionals, the role will support senior executives, cross-functional partners, HR leadership and the Board of Directors to deliver insights, solutions and advisory materials that drive business results relating to all aspects of BlackRock's compensation and executive Total Rewards programs. With a core focus on directly supporting C‑suite leaders and the Board on critical decisions, the role demands outstanding written communication skills, deep understanding of executive compensation matters and strategic acumen within complex business and talent landscapes, and the ability to operate and drive solutions amid ambiguity and competing priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
At least 8 years Compensation, Finance, or related experience preferred
At least 4 years supporting or leading executive compensation materials, proposals and processes in a public company or consulting environment strongly preferred.
Financial services a plus
Distinguished, solutions‑oriented communicator with strong judgment, able to articulate complex and high‑stakes topics clearly and persuasively for senior leadership and Boards across written, presentation, and team settings, while expertly managing sensitive information and strategies.
Self-starter that also thrives in a team-oriented environment and can balance competing deadlines, opportunities to lead, and opportunities to collaborate with adaptability, high attention to detail and a solutions-oriented mindset
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to independently structure, quality-check, and summarize research and analysis to support compensation planning, advice and ad hoc decision-making
Comfort with learning and leveraging emerging technology, including AI-enabled tools, to improve analytical rigor, efficiency, and insight generation. This includes adopting new tools responsibly, and maintaining appropriate controls with sound judgement

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management by providing strategic guidance and execution support for Total Rewards programs, especially compensation programs impacting senior leadership
Deliver analytical and strategic support for the design, evaluation, and administration of executive compensation outcomes and other global incentive programs, including equity-based awards
Contribute to firmwide special compensation projects and strategic initiatives, which may include M&A related compensation work, retention programs, carried interest arrangements or other complex executive compensation matters
Research, analyze, and synthesize firm-level and business-level performance data, financial metrics, pay outcomes, and market findings in support of the firm’s pay-for-performance philosophy and executive compensation priorities
Lead or co-lead the planning, development and delivery of materials for C-suite executives and the Management Development & Compensation Committee (MDCC) of the Board of Directors, including: Committee presentations and discussion materials, Executive memos, proposals and briefing documents, Benchmarking, performance and pay analyses, and supporting exhibits
Distill complex compensation, performance, and market data into clear, concise, Board ready materials that support informed decision-making
Contribute to executive compensation-related regulatory filings and disclosures, including the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) and related proxy statement content
Monitor and interpret evolving investor expectations and proxy advisor perspectives, regulatory developments, firm strategy and market practices and translate these into practical implications for Total Rewards program design and disclosure
Build strong rapport and partner with colleagues within HR, Finance, Strategy, Legal, Investor Relations and other functions, as well as external advisors, to advance executive compensation projects and solutions effectively
Communicate with senior executives and incentive plan participants clearly and confidently, exercising discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential matters
Actively deliver impact by contributing to high‑priority executive compensation and broader governance and Total Rewards initiatives, navigating complex and ambiguous challenges with strong subject matter expertise, clear communication, and sound judgment, while demonstrating accountability, professionalism, and effective project leadership and partnership as needed