Associate, Sourcing

About this role

The role of an Executive Researcher is instrumental in building human capital at BlackRock. Part investigative research, part consultancy and part analytical the role is varied and requires intelligence, an understanding of business and a good eye for detail. The Executive Researcher will leverage his/her research expertise and knowledge of the Financial Services sector to support the team’s development. This includes both execution of requisitions globally as well as leading and supporting knowledge management initiatives. The Executive Researcher will work closely in collaboration with the executive recruiters around the world as a fully integrated team member on senior-level, international projects.

Key responsibilities

Requisitions: 

• Demonstrate excellent research expertise and build in-depth knowledge of key markets and talent pools.
• Leverage individual and Firm knowledge/experience to act as a key enabler in the start-up phase of the search process.
• Identify potential candidates through internal/external sources.
• Analyzing information to develop insights and business intelligence.
• Partner closely with the Executive Recruiting team throughout the processes to bring forward candidate solutions and supporting client materials, such as client-ready documents and progress reports.
• Ensure the real-time capture of insights on candidates and companies and create a repository for the broader benefit of the research team.
• Maintain accurate and real-time updates in proprietary internal database. Promote best practices across the organization.
• Provide a high touch recruiting experience to our candidates, ensuring real time status updates in close partnerships with the recruiters and hiring managers.
• Partner with colleagues in the Talent and Diversity team. Leverage networks, and external suppliers/partners to ensure BlackRock has a high-quality diverse talent slate for all roles.
• Assist with candidate development and assessment, database management, and knowledge management.

Knowledge Management initiatives:

• Track market/ candidate developments and disseminating this information in a targeted manner.  
• Provide synthesized analysis of markets, competitors and compensation as required.
• Proactively provide insights on industry trends and key companies
• Proactively support knowledge management activities (organizational charts, candidate lists, industry trends)
• Record pertinent information in a timely manner; ensure relevant learnings and documents are captured and disseminated.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Knowledge/Experience:

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited academic institution is required, and an advanced degree is an advantage. 
• Knowledge and experience in the Financial Services sector
• 6+ years of research experience; experience of working on international engagements in a professional services environment would be an added advantage.
• Previous experience with candidate sourcing tools and methods
• Experience of working on international/ global engagements in a professional services environment.
• The ability to establish priorities, manage deadlines and exercise a high degree of professionalism in interactions with all levels of clients.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative, follow-up and follow through on all areas of responsibility and anticipate business needs and plan accordingly.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and how to use its suite.
• Experience of working across geographies and building relationship networks through virtual teams.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills to facilitate frequent interaction with colleagues around the world and build effective, trust-based working relationships.
• Confident and concise style
• Drive for learning / intellectual curiosity; asks questions and seeks input from colleagues to build knowledge and expertise. Able to challenge own assumptions and engage in active listening and critical thinking.
• Proactive; has a “can do” attitude.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in operating in a team environment and work collaboratively.
• Structured and systematic in approach.
• International outlook and multicultural mindset.

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.