Finance & Strategy, Vice President

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

Finance and Strategy is critical to BlackRock for profitable growth. The team shapes long-term objectives for growth and scale; guides near-term objectives, resource allocations and budgets; analyzes business metrics to identify growth and scale opportunities; and brings insights to help successfully manage our financial objectives amidst a dynamic business environment. We are at the center of the firm, working across all levels of BlackRock to provide both a broad and deep understanding of the firm’s business and financial position and opportunities.

Role Description

Within the Finance and Strategy group, BlackRock is seeking a Vice President to join the Strategic Finance team in Mumbai.  The Strategic Finance team is responsible for overall financial strategy of the firm and rolls up to the Global Head of Corporate Strategy and FP&A. The team also works closely with the Financial Information and Analytics (FI&A) team which operates with a Center of Excellence (CoE) model and is responsible for efficient, thoughtful, and scalable production to meet operational excellence, deliver high-value business insights through front-end visualization tools, application of modelling and analytics to generate new insights at scale, engage with technology partners to accelerate data and process transformation. The group is also responsible for engaging with business partners to advise and offer expertise on the fundamental building blocks of how we manage the firm and bring insights from our financials.

This proposed role is envisioned to have 3 parts to it:

• Firm wide Reporting, Analytics and Strategy: Working with the global strategic finance and FP&A team on overall BlackRock firm wide long-range forecasts and planning process, board presentations, as well as strategic projects, investment and growth priorities, and analytics (using different types of financial and business metrics to generate insights for the most senior leaders at the firm incl. Global CFO). Key target outcome here will be to have a step jump in the strategic finance work which happens out of India and add overall value to the firm. This will also involve driving forward key CoE priorities of FI&A team to being in efficiency as the firm scales towards 2030 strategy.

• JioBlackRock: Working front-end with JioBLK teams (asset management, wealth management and brokerage) in Mumbai and helping them set up the right building blocks for Finance and Strategy. This will involve engaging directly with CEO, CXOs and other leaders at JioBlackRock applying a shareholder lens i.e. advising and reviewing business plans, managing capital requirements / cash burn levels, setting right reporting frameworks and being a thought partner to global business leaders at BlackRock ensuring right oversight and pursuing select strategy/ change management initiatives.

• Select strategy projects / building India as a platform: Working with India leadership on other special projects from time to time

Key responsibilities:

• Foster and develop strong business partnering relationships, becoming a trusted advisor to the CXOs, business and finance stakeholders

• Develop and maintain financial models to provide accurate and timely insights into business performance, robust long-term planning, and scenario analysis

• Conduct in-depth analysis of business and financial results highlighting key drivers and present analysis in a clear and concise manner appropriate for senior leadership

• Oversee periodic financial reports (i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly) for senior management; includes quarterly earnings support, Board of Directors presentations, and firm forecast / budget

• Delivering data-driven insights and recommendations to influence key business decisions

• Drive enhancement, automation, and scalability in processes and reporting

• Manage a high-performing team, providing mentorship and clear direction to drive excellence

• Be hands-on in executing the key priorities along with the people manager responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and other Finance & Strategy sub-teams

• Drive a collaborative and supportive work environment, coaching and developing team members

Skills & Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (first attempt or rank mandatory) with 8-12 years of post-qualification experience in financial due diligence or top tier management consulting or innovate tech organization with strategy/ finance experience or premier asset manager

• MBA in Finance from top tier institution, CFA from CFA Institute USA (both preferred but optional)

• Strong problem solving and first principle thinking

• Experience in engaging with CXOs with ability to articular well in verbal and written communication

• Experience in building and managing high performance teams and grooming young talent

• Strong commercial and business mindset with ability to identify key drivers moving the needle on top and bottom line

• Strong command of data analytics, financial modeling, and scenario planning

• Ability to manage fragmentation in a fast paced environment

• High intent to perform and ownership

• Collaborative to be able to navigate through the organization

• Experience with driving tech transformation and AI initiatives in past organizations a big plus

• Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.