Vice President, BlackRock Academies Lead

About this role

Team Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced learning professional to lead our digital learning platform, BlackRock Academies. This role will be responsible for the strategy and direction of the BlackRock Academies, supporting the global learning and development strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

The ideal candidate will have a background in learning and development, with exposure to learning design and technology, excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for developing talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive digital learning and development strategy that aligns with BlackRock's business goals and objectives and represents an evolution in how we think about digital learning
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify learning needs and ensure the effective implementation of learning initiatives
• Create Academies governance, inclusive of senior leader sponsorship
• Partner with HR Technology Platform team to drive the adoption of innovative learning technologies and methodologies to enhance the learning experience and improve outcomes
• Establish metrics and evaluation processes to measure the effectiveness of learning programs and continuously improve their impact

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Human Resources, or a related field. Graduate degree preferred
• At least 7 years of experience in learning and development
• Learning design and project management
• Familiarity with learning content authoring tools and LMS/LXP and digital content landscape
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong project and time management skills
• Ability to drive innovation and implement new learning technologies
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and regions
• Superior skills in Microsoft suite including proficiency knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint
• Desire to leverage AI in day-to-day practice
• Relevant certifications in learning and development, such as CPLP, PMP, or similar, are welcome

For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$130,000.00 - USD$170,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA

Job ID: blackrock-R255578

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-20T12:02:42