Associate, Corporate Development

Aplaro Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Leave benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BlackRock is seeking an Associate in the Corporate Strategy and Development group based in New York. You will help drive inorganic growth, sourcing and evaluating acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and strategic investments across asset management and fintech.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, due diligence, and effective communication with senior leaders. You will own financial modeling, perform valuation analyses, and contribute to strategic presentations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record; MBA desirable.
• 2–5 years relevant work experience; financial services M&A and capital markets background.
• Strong knowledge of financial institutions including asset & wealth management, fintech, insurance, capital markets, and banking.
• Familiarity with end-to-end transaction life cycle: sourcing, deal structuring, due diligence, financial analysis, documentation and integration.
• Excellent problem-solving, quantitative and analytical skills with financial statement analysis, valuation and modelling.
• Experience contributing to cross-functional project teams.
• Superior communication skills and ability to present to senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the evaluation of business opportunities globally including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic investments, and partnerships based on BlackRock’s firm-wide strategic priorities
• Work with senior management and business unit leaders to determine strategic objectives and identify inorganic opportunities to meet these goals
• Evaluate and analyze transactions across the asset management and financial technology industries
• Drive the cross-functional due diligence process in partnership with business unit leaders, internal functional experts, and outside advisors to support execution of transactions
• Ability to own financial modeling and valuation analyses to assess synergy capture, returns on invested capital, pro forma impact to financial statements, and shareholder value creation analysis
• Synthesize data into high-quality presentations and written communications for senior leadership and executives
• Introduce and implement AI-enabled solutions to redesign processes and efficiencies
• Develop and maintain industry and competitive intelligence
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, with involvement in recruiting, mentoring, and supporting team members

Skills

Financial markets

Asset management

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA desirable

Job description

About this role

BlackRock’s Corporate Strategy and Development group is responsible for supporting the firm in positioning BlackRock to generate robust, long-term growth and shareholder value creation. Our Corporate Strategy team formulates and executes enterprise-level vision and strategy, informs business-level strategies, and drives large multi-functional, cross border assignments and initiatives for the firm. Our Corporate Development team is responsible for realizing enterprise- and business-level strategic priorities inorganically by sourcing, assessing, and executing acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic investments, and partnerships. As an Associate, you will help drive BlackRock’s inorganic strategy in support of the firm’s long-term growth priorities. You will be an integral part of the team, contributing to some of the firm’s most impactful and dynamic projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the evaluation of business opportunities globally including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic investments, and partnerships based on BlackRock’s firm-wide strategic priorities


• Work with senior management and business unit leaders to determine strategic objectives and identify inorganic opportunities to meet these goals


• Evaluate and analyze transactions across the asset management and financial technology industries


• Drive the cross-functional due diligence process in partnership with business unit leaders, internal functional experts, and outside advisors to support execution of transactions


• Ability to own financial modeling and valuation analyses to assess synergy capture, returns on invested capital, pro forma impact to financial statements, and shareholder value creation analysis


• Synthesize data into high-quality presentations and written communications for senior leadership and executives


• Introduce and implement AI-enabled solutions to redesign processes and efficiencies


• Develop and maintain industry and competitive intelligence


• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, with involvement in recruiting, mentoring, and supporting team members

An ideal candidate will demonstrate

• A passionate interest in financial markets and the asset management industry


• A desire to work in a high-energy environment with a dedicated commitment to excellence


• An ability to work as a team player, accept substantial individual responsibility, and proactively create value for the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with strong record of academic achievement; MBA desirable


• At least 2 and no more than 5 years relevant work experience; financial services M&A and capital markets background in investment banking and/or private equity


• Strong knowledge of financial institutions, including asset & wealth management, financial technology, insurance, capital markets, and banking industries


• Familiarity with the end-to-end transaction life cycle, including sourcing, deal structuring, due diligence, financial analysis, documentation, and integration


• Excellent problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills alongside strong familiarity with financial statement analysis, valuation, and financial modelling


• Experience contributing to cross-functional project teams


• Superior communication skills and ability to clearly articulate recommendations to internal and external audiences across all levels of seniority

Location and Compensation

For New York, NY. Only the salary range for this position is USD$105,000.00 - USD$137,500.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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.

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