Associate, APAC Corporate Strategy & Development

About this role

APAC Corporate Strategy and Development, Associate (APAC)
BlackRock's Corporate Strategy and Development Group (CS&D) is responsible for supporting the firm in positioning BlackRock to generate robust, long-term growth and shareholder value creation.

The team works to formulate and help execute enterprise-level vision and strategy by facilitating business level strategies and driving large, multi-functional, cross-border assignments for the firm.

The team is also responsible for sourcing, assessing and executing partnerships, investments, acquisitions, and divestitures based on BlackRock's strategic priorities.

We are recruiting for an Associate who will learn from, and work alongside, seasoned strategy and corporate development professionals, contributing to some of APAC's most critical priorities.

The role will be based in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of firm-wide growth strategies and long-term goals
• Work with business leaders to identify opportunities to meet these goals including (but not limited to): market entry strategies, business prioritization, operational efficiency, and assessing strategic investments
• Support specific regional ang global initiatives and projects aligned to the firm's 2030 strategy
• Work collaboratively across multiple teams and functions to further strategic objectives
• Lead workstreams, problem solving sessions and drive analyses to support project hypotheses and recommendations
• Clearly communicate via presentations, meetings and via memos
• Engage with Global CS&D and Finance teams to provide periodic updates on business / regional performance and strategy
• Evaluate business opportunities globally, including acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures
• Develop and maintain industry and competitive intelligence
• Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and productivity

• Exposure to BlackRock leadership at the regional and global level
• Work with experts across the industry
• Potential development to broader leadership role within Corporate Strategy & Development
• Proven track record of people migrating from Corporate Strategy & Development into elevated roles within various BlackRock business functions

• High curiosity, a drive to explore, learn and understand financial markets and the asset management industry
• Positive energy, collaborative spirit, and 'can do' attitude
• An ability to work as a team whilst taking on individual responsibility
• Strong integrity, high adaptability and a commitment to excellence

• Bachelor's and / or Master's degree, with strong record of academic achievement
• 4-7 years of relevant work experience
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking aptitude
• Superb written and oral communication skills in English; command of an Asian language a plus
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in crafting executive level presentations with clear conclusions and recommendations
• Familiarity with financial modeling, financial statement analysis, investing due diligence & company valuation, and/or demonstrated willingness or interest in improving these skills
• Excited to deliver in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple demands
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas, both written and oral, to internal and external audiences across levels of seniority
• Experience in working effectively at all levels of an organization and building strong relationships with team members, managers, and senior executives across multiple locations
• Knowledge of and exposure to the full range of BlackRock's operational activities desirable