About this role
Business Unit Overview:
The Finance and Strategy (F&S) group works to establish BlackRock as a trusted, world-class, global organization by delivering timely, accurate and insightful financial information and analysis. Our team of professionals provides thought leadership across BlackRock's rigorous control and risk management environment to enhance decision making, optimize allocation of firm resources and help achieve the firm's objectives. The Finance and Strategy group comprises several core units that share responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, tax accounting, treasury, compensation and payroll accounting, auditing and compliance.
Role Description
BlackRock is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the India Finance & Strategy team in Gurgaon. The India F&S is a microcosm of the global F&S group and is responsible for engaging with functional/business partners to advise and offer expertise on the fundamental building blocks of how we manage the firm and report our financials. You will help support the team in all administrative matters including managing Leadership visits to the India office, planning agendas, coordinating with global stakeholders and preparing briefing documents with the focus on team objectives and local initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
Work closely with the India F&S Head and the regional functional leads in supporting the execution of India strategy, strategic projects and new initiatives
Support the India F&S in managing communications and team events like townhalls, leadership offsites, planning agenda for leadership visits, reward and recognition efforts etc.
Prepare and share project management trackers and prepare PowerPoint documents as needed.
Support any administrative requirements for the region in coordination with the functional leads
Assist in coordinating and onboarding, including modifying/creating new hire training documents
Communicate effectively with key stakeholders across global Finance
Be adaptable to a constantly evolving, changing, and challenging environment
Embrace and drive the BlackRock principles
Required Qualifications:
Post-Graduate with 5+ years of experience as an Administrative/Executive Assistant
Desired Skills:
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and comfortable in articulating in written and spoken English.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage diverse set of stakeholders, and create a collaborative and approachable environment, especially when working across departments or time sensitivity
Intellectual Curiosity: Strong grasp of content, business/operating models, interest in technology.
Problem-solving: Structured critical thinker with superior problem-solving abilities who can organize people under pressure and pull in key decision makers to prioritize issues and respond to clients and senior management
Project Management: Strong project management experience with complex/cross functional initiatives - the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, navigate trade-offs, adapt to change and work well under pressure and tight deadlines
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel Skills: Ability to quickly produce management-level quality presentations, business memos and can synthesize key information using data and analytics
Demonstrates integrity and the highest standards, with a commitment to inclusion and diversity
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.
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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.