Pmg – Portfolio Management Group – Coo Team – Associate

Pmg – Portfolio Management Group – Coo Team – Associate

Requirements

• A track record of successful engagement and delivery on strategic and day to day projects
• A strong contributor with the ability to remain calm under pressure and keen to “roll up the sleeves” to accomplish necessary tasks
• Demonstrated work ethic, emotional ownership and sense of urgency
• Strong organizational skills and judgement and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously liaising with colleagues at all levels
• Exceptional process management skills with a very keen eye for detail
• Analytical and inquisitive mindset with strong orientation towards learning and growth
• Strong command of Microsoft suite including Excel, PowerPoint and other A1 technology skills would be beneficial
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with ability to distil most relevant insights from meetings / documents quickly and efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust-based relationships with peers, partners and senior colleagues effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to BlackRock’s culture; ability to build trusted relationships with peers and partner functions
• High degree of professional discretion and integrity

Responsibilities

• Support the PMG COO and their team in all day-to-day operations including execution of priorities
• Collaborate with global, corporate and functional stakeholders to plan, maintain and drive strategic initiatives
• Deliver ad hoc assignments initiated by the PMG COO
• When appropriate, oversee transfer of completed projects to businesses/functions
• Serve as a key liaison between the PMG COO and internal stakeholders
• Prepare presentations, memos, talking points and speeches for the Head of PMG, Deputy Head of PMG and the PMG COO
• Execute on (or oversee) clear action items and commitments following meetings
• Prepare the meeting agenda, prepare minutes and drive follow-up actions to ensure speedy completion for the PMG ExCo and other senior meetings as required
• Partner with regional and functional leaders and COOs to help with cross-functional coordination
• Proactively identify issues and challenges and offer potential solutions
• Leverage technology to drive greater efficiency and to scale operations
• Work with data/MIS to support the day-to-day management of PMG
• Ensure that ‘business as usual’ needs are met, including shepherding corporate processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong A1 technology skills would be beneficial