Veterans Transition Program -Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

About the Role

Veterans Transition Program – Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis

BlackRock recognizes that veterans bring a unique and valued perspective to the firm. The Veterans Transition Program is designed to support veterans in making the transition from military life to the civilian workforce. Participants have the opportunity to work at the world’s largest asset manager for six months. On completion of the Program, successful participants will be offered permanent employment at BlackRock.

Program Overview

• Join teams and have an immediate impact.
• Immerse yourself in the work of your teams.
• Gain an understanding of how BlackRock serves its clients.
• Be supported through training and mentorship.
• Get exposure to senior leaders.
• Participate in social and networking opportunities.

The program begins with an orientation where you will learn about BlackRock’s principles, mission, purpose, and culture, as well as the asset management industry and how BlackRock serves its clients. After orientation, you will join your team and gain insight into the day-to-day life of an Associate as you develop subject-matter expertise through on-the-job learning and BlackRock’s industry-leading technology, Aladdin.

F&S Overview

Finance & Strategy (F&S) is BlackRock’s global finance partner, delivering timely, accurate, and insight-driven financial analysis to support effective decision-making across the firm. The team provides strategic thought leadership and financial discipline to inform resource allocation and support sustainable business growth.

Strategic Finance

Within F&S, Corporate Strategy & Development (CS&D) and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) together form Strategic Finance. The team sits at the intersection of corporate strategy, financial analysis, and senior leadership decision-making, partnering closely with firm leadership on the most consequential priorities facing BlackRock.

Strategic Finance shapes the firm’s long-term direction and financial performance, leading efforts across growth strategy, capital allocation, and investment decision-making. The team delivers rigorous, insight-driven analysis on complex and often ambiguous problems, developing critical business metrics, evaluating cost and revenue drivers, and providing an integrated view of the firm’s financial health.

Strategic Finance also plays a central role in budgeting and forecasting, enterprise planning, and high-impact initiatives—helping define firmwide priorities, inform strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation across global markets.

Team Roles

Business Partnering

You will sit at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business leadership, acting as a trusted advisor to teams across the firm. You will drive decision-making through rigorous financial analysis, translating complex and often ambiguous business questions into structured insights that shape priorities and outcomes.

You will lead core financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, while developing and analyzing key business metrics to assess performance, identify opportunities, and evaluate cost and revenue drivers.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will inform growth strategy, capital allocation, and investment decisions, ensuring that financial insights are embedded into business decision-making and long-term value creation.

As a business partner, you will:

• Support the development of business plans, budgets, forecasts, and financials.
• Perform financial, strategic, and performance analyses to evaluate drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Work closely with FP&A, Controllers, and COO teams to develop and leverage financials, forecasts, and insights that underpin strategy and drive decision-making.

Strategy

You will focus on shaping the firm’s long-term direction by addressing its most critical and high-impact business questions. In this role, you will develop enterprise-level strategy, evaluate growth opportunities, and drive initiatives that position the firm for sustainable, long-term success.

You will structure and solve complex strategic problems, conduct market and competitive analysis, and develop clear recommendations for senior leadership on topics such as growth strategy, market entry, and business prioritization.

You will also support the execution of strategic priorities, including evaluating and executing acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and divestitures. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, you will translate strategy into execution and drive measurable business outcomes.

As a strategist, you will support:

• Market research, investment evaluation, or M&A due diligence.
• Synthesis of inputs to support executive decision-making.
• Valuation methodologies, competitive landscaping, or scenario analysis frameworks.

Standard Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality materials and structured insights for governance forums and senior leadership decision-making.
• Deliver reporting, planning, and analytical outputs, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and quality of deliverables.
• Translate complex data and analyses into clear, executive-level insights, narratives, and recommendations.
• Partner with business leaders, COO teams, and finance stakeholders to translate financial plans and strategy into actionable priorities, including budgeting, forecasting, planning cycles, and strategic initiatives.
• Support the development of business plans, budgets, and financials.
• Build and maintain financial models, tools, and analytical frameworks to improve insight generation and scalability.
• Support initiatives to improve and evolve team-level processes and deliverables.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and standardization efforts to enhance efficiency, scalability, and output quality.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with TM1 / Cognos is a plus.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of active uniformed service.
• Fewer than 5 years of civilian work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree obtained pre- or post-military service.
• Open to all U.S. Veterans, regardless of rank or branch of service.
• Must be able to commence employment in October 2026.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex questions and derive actionable insights.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets with accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Clear and effective communication skills, tailored to different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder engagement across teams and functions.
• Intellectual curiosity, ownership, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Understanding of business drivers, financial performance, and strategic context.
• Ability to produce accurate, well-structured outputs with guidance.
• Effective management of stakeholders across teams and functions.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment in complex environments.

Development Value

• Unparalleled exposure to BlackRock’s leadership at the global, regional, and business unit level through sitting at the center of the firm’s decision-making.
• Experience in one of the firm’s premier talent engines, with a strong track record of importing, developing, and exporting firm and business-unit leaders.
• A collaborative, inquisitive, and high-performing team culture across the global Strategy & Finance team.

Program Eligibility

• Minimum of 2 years of active uniformed service.
• Fewer than 5 years of civilian work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree obtained pre- or post-military service.
• Open to all U.S. Veterans, regardless of rank or branch of service.
• Must be able to commence employment in late October/early November 2026.

Compensation (New York, NY)

This role is based in New York, New York. The salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00 – USD $130,000.00. 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 total compensation may vary based on role, location, firm/department performance, and individual performance.

Our Benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, BlackRock offers a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).

Hybrid Work Model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable collaboration and apprenticeship while supporting flexibility. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office based on role and responsibilities. New joiners can expect this hybrid model to accelerate learning and onboarding.

Guidance on AI Use for Candidates

BlackRock encourages candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively. During the interview process, the focus is on understanding your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. Candidates will be provided guidance on when and how to use AI during hiring.

Location

This role will be based in the company’s New York, New York office.