Description About this role  Corporate Strategy and Development, Associate (EMEA)The Corporate Strategy and Development Group sits at the center of the firm and is responsible for anticipating where our clients and the people they serve are going, and how BlackRock can best deliver on their needs.Our Corporate Strategy team formulates enterprise-level vision and strategy, informs business-level strategies, and drives large multi-functional initiatives for the firm.Our Corporate Development team helps realize enterprise- and business-level strategic priorities inorganically, sourcing, assessing and executing acquisitions, investments, divestitures and partnerships / alliances.As an Associate on the EMEA team, you would partner closely with both teams, learning from and working alongside seasoned strategy and corporate development professionals and contributing to some of the firm’s highest and most dynamic priorities, including at the regional level.Responsibilities:Contribute to the development of enterprise and firm-wide growth strategiesWork with senior management and business unit leaders to determine strategic objectives and identify opportunities to meet these goals including (but not limited to); market entry strategies, business prioritization, and assessing strategic investmentsSupport specific strategic initiatives and projects that promote the implementation of the long-term firm strategyCommunicate strategic priorities and execution plans across the firm via presentations, meetings, written communications, etc.Evaluate business opportunities globally, including acquisitions, partnerships, and joint venturesWork across the Corporate Strategy and Development and Finance teams to provide periodic updates on business / regional performance and strategy 

Bachelors or equivalent degree with strong record of academic achievement2+ years of relevant work experience, most likely in asset management, investing / private equity, consulting, or investment banking

Ability to clearly articulate ideas, both written and oral, to internal and external audiences across levels of seniorityAbility to work effectively at all levels of an organization and build strong relationships with team members, managers, and senior executives in multiple locations