Associate, Strategic Initiatives

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this role

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-performing Associate to lead and execute strategic initiatives across Aladdin Wealth. This role sits at the center of the platforms growth agenda working closely with senior leadership toidentify shape and deliver high-impact projects spanning product strategy partnerships client growth and new ventures.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical horsepower with structured thinking ownership mindset and the ability to drive initiatives from concept through execution in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Initiatives Leadership

Own and drivethe execution of our Digital Distribution strategyend-to-end (including and not limited tomarket expansion platform enhancements KPI definition)
Translate broad strategicobjectivesinto clear workplans milestones and deliverables
Coordinate across product engineering sales and external partners to ensure execution

2. Strategy Development

Support development of Aladdin WealthDigital Distributions medium- and long-term strategy
Conduct market research competitive analysis and client segmentation to inform decisions
Build business cases and investment theses for new opportunities

3. Partnerships & Ecosystem

Identifyand evaluate potential strategic partnerships (fintechs data providers distribution partners)
Support deal structuring commercial negotiations and partnership execution
Monitor andoptimizeperformance of existing partnerships

4. Senior Stakeholder Engagement

Prepare materials for senior leadership (including executive-level presentations)
Communicate insights and recommendations clearly and concisely
Act as a thought partner to leadership on key strategic questions

5. Performance Tracking & Insights

Define successmetrics for strategic initiatives and track progress against KPIs
Build dashboards and reporting frameworks to inform decision-making
Identifyrisks bottlenecks and opportunities for acceleration

Qualifications & Experience

36 years of experience in strategy consulting investment banking private equity or a strategy role within financial services / fintech
Italian or Spanish bi-lingual is highly preferred
Strong academic background from a top-tier university
Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or workstreams independently
Experience in wealth management asset management or fintech is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

Structured problem-solving:Ability to break down ambiguous problems into actionable insights
Execution focus:Proven ability to deliver outcomes not just recommendations
Analytical strength:Advanced Excel / financial modeling; comfort with data analysis
Communication:Clear concise storytelling(strongPowerPointproficiencyisa must)
Stakeholder management:Ability toinfluence acrossfunctions and seniority levels
Entrepreneurial mindset:Comfortable operating in evolving fast-paced environments

Our benefits

To help you stay energized engaged and inspired we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRocks 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 childrens 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. Its why were dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed valued and supported with networks benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock please visit @blackrock Twitter: @blackrock LinkedIn: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age disability race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.

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About this roleRole OverviewWe are seeking a high-performing Associate to lead and execute strategic initiatives across Aladdin Wealth. This role sits at the center of the platforms growth agenda working closely with senior leadership toidentify shape and deliver high-impact projects spanning produc...