Business Manager, Germany, Austria and Central Eastern Europe, Associate

About this role

About this Role
The Country Management team for BlackRock's business in Germany, Austria and Central Eastern Europe (EEGA) is responsible for the management, steering and oversight of the region which has a broad footprint of sales, investment, technology and advisory businesses as well as local representation of critical corporate functions. Over 180 employees serve our clients in those local markets as well as manage a locally domiciled iShares range.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with senior management in a fast paced and collaborative environment. The role of the Business Manager is to support the Country COO and Country Manager in the region, primarily with country representation and associated management information, oversight of local conduct and governance, as well as support of the region's strategy evolution and business development.

In this position, the Business Manager is playing a key role in effectively bridging gaps through partnering with local business functions and with centralised teams across Europe and around the world, and by supporting local requirements as needed.

Job Purpose/Background
The Business Manager is a member of the EEGA Country Management team and reports to the Country COO for the region. The team is a broad function with a variety of responsibilities and touch points across the region and the firm globally.

Country Management drives the establishment and monitoring of management information and key performance indicators (KPIs), ensures robust governance and conduct in country, oversees budget, business analyses and collaborates with firm-wide partner functions to drive tactical and strategic projects in the region. Moreover, the team also plays a critical role in driving local culture and talent initiatives in partnership with HR.

The role offers the opportunity to independently work with senior managers in a growing and supportive environment and provides the candidate with a unique view of the functioning of a world-class asset management organization.

This position is a multi-faceted role, which requires sound judgement, organizational and planning skills, analytical ability and discretion, given the high level of confidentiality of information and data accessed.

Key Responsibilities Country Representation & Commercial Initiatives

• Foster strong relationships with various corporate functions at local and global level

• Collaborate with local senior management and partner functions for the seamless execution of internal events and senior visits, incl. agenda planning, coordination and creation of briefings and materials, and effective communication with the visitors' offices
• Drive the preparation of the local COO's and country head's external speaking engagements
• Support the region's COO in driving the successful execution of strategic change projects and commercial initiatives in the region
• Contribute to the evolution of the region's annual objectives and long-term strategy

Governance & Control:

• Ensure robust regional governance and partner with the region's COO on escalations and ad-hoc assignments as required
• Act as the secretary for the region's governance forums (e.g., Steering Committee, Operating Committees), including dissimilation of minutes and actions and diligent tracking of their completion
• Organize Regional Employee Town Halls and events in collaboration with various internal business functional

Communication & Management Information

• Contribute to the development and monitoring of performance metrics for the region
• Liase with the local HR team to analyse Employee Opinion Surveys and drive the development a clear local action plan based on results
• Implement, track and refine change initiatives and align cross-functional efforts
• Prepare and disseminate employee communication, for example, country newsletters
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc management information and analytical assessments in support of local requirements

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Prior experience in asset management, financial services or consulting with a genuine interest in investments, as well as strategic and / or business development experience is of advantage
• Fluency in English and German
• Strong MS Office Suite skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong team player and self-starter, who brings passion, dedication and energy to work every day
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across different countries, languages and cultures
• Ability to work and collaborate within this diverse and dynamic environment and to build strong relationships and networks, also remotely
• Excellent organizational skills and process-orientation, as well as strong analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Creativity, conceptionally strong and high attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and deliver results within given timelines in a fast paced environment
• Innovative, flexible and high standards for own performance as well as willingness to take on additional responsibilities quickly
• Sound judgement, professionalism and discretion

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

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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