Director, Chief of Staff for Equity Private Markets

$190,000 - $240,000/Yr

BlackRock - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Remote - New York, NY

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles

About the position

The Chief of Staff for Equity Private Markets (EPM) at BlackRock will work closely with the Head of EPM to prioritize engagements, prepare presentation materials, and drive critical projects. This role is essential for coordinating various meetings and ensuring follow-up commitments are met, reflecting the strategic importance of private markets to BlackRock's growth. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, motivated, and possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a long-term commitment to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and talking points for meetings with clients and internal partners.
• Manage long-term calendar and agenda prioritization.
• Work with business heads to plan client engagements for the Head of EPM.
• Ensure thorough preparation and review of all final materials/talking points.
• Execute on (or oversee the execution of) clear action items and commitments following meetings.
• Coordinate the EPM Executive Committee and other governance bodies responsible for advising the EPM business.
• Monitor all C-level initiatives and ensure that all are moving in a timely and effective fashion.
• Ensure that accountable individuals are accomplishing their objectives according to deliverables and that results are of the highest quality.
• Proactively maintain relationship development internally and externally.
• Partner with the Head of EPM Strategy and EPM Strategy Team on projects, analyses, and initiatives that advance the business.
• Deliver ad hoc assignments initiated by the Head of EPM, ranging from written memos to specific analyses.
• Scope, plan and implement multiple, often quick-turnaround projects with 'no natural home'.
• Navigate the matrix organization to obtain necessary fact-checking and insights.
• When appropriate, oversee transfer of completed projects to the businesses for BAU execution.

Requirements

• Experience driving cross-functional projects and seeing them through to completion.
• A track record of engagement and leadership on strategic projects.
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple demands.
• Ability to effectively lead projects and influence partners; results-oriented and able to 'roll-up the sleeves' to accomplish necessary tasks.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and build credible trusted relationships with peers, partners, and senior colleagues.
• Strong understanding of the firm's business and the industry, along with an interest in financial markets.
• Intellectually curious with the ability to take initiative and deliver results in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; extremely high attention to detail.

Benefits

• Strong retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)