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Join BlackRock’s Veterans Transition Program—six months of finance & strategy experience with permanent career opportunities.
Veterans bring unique expertise; earn a permanent position in corporate finance while learning Aladdin.
About this role
Veterans Transition Program- Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis
We recognize that veterans bring a unique and valued perspective to BlackRock thanks to their extraordinary backgrounds and experiences. The Veterans Transition Program is designed to support veterans in making the transition from military life to the civilian workforce. The Program offers participants 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.
Over the course of the Program, participants will:
- Join teams and have an immediate impact;
- Immerse themselves in the work of their 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.
Program Structure:
The program begins with an orientation where you’ll learn about BlackRock’s principles, mission, purpose, and culture. You’ll learn about the asset management industry and get an in-depth look at how BlackRock serves its clients. Following orientation, you’ll join your team and gain insights into the day‑to‑day life of an Associate as you develop subject‑matter expertise through on-the-job learning and our 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 Overview
Within F&S, Corporate Strategy & Development (CS&D) and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) together form “Strategic Finance.” This 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 is responsible for shaping 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 plays a central role in budgeting and forecasting, enterprise planning, and high‑impact initiatives – helping to define firmwide priorities, inform strategic decisions, and drive long‑term value creation across global markets.
The team is hiring for one of the following 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. In this role, 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 play a critical role in informing 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:
- 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.
In parallel, you will support the execution of strategic priorities through activities such as evaluating and executing acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and divestitures. Working closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders, you will help 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
Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint; proven with TM1 / Cognos a plus
Skills/Experience
Minimum of 2 years of Active Uniformed service
<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
Produces accurate, well‑structured outputs with guidance
Effectively manages stakeholders across teams and functions
Influences senior stakeholders and drives 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
Where will I be based?
This role will be based in our New York, New York Office
Program Eligibility:
Minimum of 2 years of Active Uniformed service
<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
Application Deadline:
July 24, 2026
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$100,000.00 - USD$130,000.00 . Additionally, 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 your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision‑making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com . We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube , X , and TikTok .
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