Job Description

Description About this role Job Purpose/Background: Join us and play a critical role in shaping the future of our APAC business. Our COO team work closely with senior leaders to define our business, operations and talent strategy. We focus on sharpening execution, accountability and data-driven decision making. We will establish objectives, focus areas, action plans and build the bridge between current and future state. You will be involved as a team to frame and analyze complex problems, develop recommendations and partner across the firm to drive implementation. Within the regional COO team, the Core COO team focus on the core business management, risk governance, and enhance platform efficiencies across the regional platform. This position will give you immense exposure and will afford the chance to learn about our APAC business. Key responsibilities include:

• Support the work across the core business management, risk governance and enhance platform efficiencies
• Plan and run the team\xe2\x80\x99s orientation programs and training programs in partnership with HR and other stakeholders
• Support the strategic programs of work for accelerating our APAC growth agenda
• Facilitate strategic planning across APAC, working closely with the APAC leadership team
• Support in driving management reporting and tracking across strategic projects
• Support the work across the leadership team with dedicated focus on highly strategic teams / areas as appropriate
• Partner closely with other critical APAC functions to drive desired outcomes
• Act as a key partner with HR, Finance and senior APAC leadership to facilitate organizational enhancements to drive success across the business
• Assist in the preparation and execution of self-audit programs, management of policies and procedures and strategic initiatives

Qualified candidates must demonstrate the following qualities:

• 1-2 years of professional experience in financial industry, particularly in the asset management, strong preference for supporting executive level initiatives in an APAC business
• Proven experience in managing various stake holders, particularly senior management and business heads, to execute new business strategy projects and initiatives
• Ability to help create clear, concise action plans
• Strong collaborator, networker, effective communicator and possess the ability to work cross-functionally
• Operates naturally with deep empathy whilst effective in relationships
• High levels of self-motivation, energy and initiative with a commitment to excellence
• Highly innovative with a commercial outlook \xe2\x80\x93 always looking for ways to improve and enhance delivery, exuding an entrepreneurial \xe2\x80\x9ccan-do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude

#EarlyCareers 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week; some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. Beginning in September, all employees will shift to at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 the one we make in our employees. It\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.