Digital Assets Associate

About this role

Become part of the team at BlackRock that helps drive firmwide digital asset strategy, including working with internal business units to develop and execute on strategic initiatives around digital assets as well as supporting BlackRock's portfolio managers on blockchain and crypto asset related investment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee and lead BlackRock's digital asset activities globally, working with business and technology partners across the firm to analyze, design, and drive implementation of digital asset-based initiatives

• Work with external providers and drive accountability for project execution

• Develop expertise across BlackRock's operating platform and the capital markets ecosystem to understand and identify opportunities for technological innovation and new product development

• Identify commercial opportunities for innovation and articulate economic and strategic rationale

• Conduct industry research, monitoring, and analysis on crypto and digital assets

• Develop and maintain insightful content in written and visual forms capable of analyzing issues, articulating strategy, and educating audiences

• Present educational and strategic content for clients and internal stakeholders

• Engage with and evaluate technology providers throughout the digital assets ecosystem

Requirements

• 3-6 years of relevant work experience

• Ability to evaluate, design, and articulate technology-driven solutions to complex business problems

• Action-oriented problem solver capable of working cross-functionally to drive execution

• Strong team player capable of working with a diverse array of working styles and approaches

• Professional experience or strong demonstrated interest in blockchain technology and digital assets

• High level of intellectual curiosity

• Organizational and time-management skills, strong initiative, and attention to detail

• Outstanding academic and career achievement, with demonstrated leadership

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$105, USD$137, 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.

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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