BlackRock
Associate, Strategic Initiatives (Italian)
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Role Overview
We are seeking a high-performing Associate to lead and execute strategic initiatives across Aladdin Wealth. This role sits at the centre of the platform’s growth agenda, working closely with senior leadership to identify, shape, and deliver high-impact projects spanning product strategy, partnerships, client growth, and new ventures.
The ideal candidate combines:
- Strong analytical horsepower and structured thinking
- Ownership mindset
- The ability to drive initiatives from concept through execution in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Initiatives Leadership
- Own and drive the execution of Aladdin Wealth’s Digital Distribution strategy, covering:
- Market expansion
- Platform enhancements
- KPI definition
- Translate broad strategic objectives into clear workplans, milestones, and deliverables
- Coordinate across product, engineering, sales, and external partners to ensure execution
2. Strategy Development
- Support the medium and long-term strategy for Aladdin Wealth Digital Distribution
- Conduct:
- Market research
- Competitive analysis
- Client segmentation
- Build business cases and investment theses for new opportunities
3. Partnerships & Ecosystem
- Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships including:
- Fintechs
- Data providers
- Distribution partners
- Support:
- Deal structuring
- Commercial negotiations
- Partnership execution
- Monitor and optimize performance of existing partnerships
4. Senior Stakeholder Engagement
- Prepare materials for senior leadership, including:
- Executive-level presentations
- Communicate insights and recommendations clearly and concisely
- Act as a thought partner to leadership on key strategic questions
5. Performance Tracking & Insights
- Define success metrics for strategic initiatives and track progress against KPIs
- Build dashboards and reporting frameworks to inform decision-making
- Identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for acceleration
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Qualifications & Experience
- 3–6 years of experience in:
- Strategy consulting
- Investment banking
- Private equity
- Financial services / fintech strategy roles
- Italian or Spanish bi-lingual proficiency – highly preferred
- Strong academic background from a top-tier university
- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or workstreams independently
- Experience in wealth management, asset management, or fintech is highly desirable
Skills & Competencies
- Structured problem-solving: Ability to break down ambiguous problems into actionable insights
- Execution focus: Proven ability to deliver outcomes, not just recommendations
- Analytical strength:
- Advanced Excel & financial modeling
- Comfort with data analysis
- Communication:
- Clear, concise storytelling
- Strong PowerPoint proficiency (a must)
- Stakeholder management: Ability to influence across functions and seniority levels
- Entrepreneurial mindset: Comfortable in evolving, fast-paced environments
Benefits
To help you stay energised, engaged, and inspired, we offer:
- Retirement investment tools to build a sound financial future
- Education reimbursement
- Comprehensive health and well-being support, including:
- Physical health programs
- Emotional well-being resources
- Family support programs
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) for relaxation and personal time
Hybrid Work Model
BlackRock’s model is designed to:
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Foster collaboration and apprenticeship
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Support flexibility for employees
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Currently, employees work:
- At least 4 days in the office
- 1 day per week remotely
- Note: Some business groups may require more in-office time based on role needs
Onboarding & Learning:
- The hybrid model accelerates learning and onboarding
- In-person collaboration remains central to performance and innovation
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- Learn and prepare effectively
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About BlackRock
BlackRock is driven by one mission: to help more people experience financial well-being.
Our Impact
Our clients—from individuals to large institutions—rely on us for solutions in:
- Retirement planning
- Education funding
- Home ownership
- Business growth
Thanks to smart investments, we strengthen the global economy by:
- Supporting businesses (large and small)
- Financing infrastructure projects
- Advancing innovations
Investing in People
Our employees are the foundation of this mission. We create environments where colleagues feel:
- Welcomed
- Valued
- Supported with:
- Networks
- Benefits
- Development opportunities to thrive
Discover more at Careers.BlackRock.com
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Diversity & Equality: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate candidates without regard to:
- Age
- Disability
- Race
- Religion
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- (Or other protected characteristics as per law.)
BlackRock’s purpose: To help more people experience financial well-being.
A diverse talent pool joins us from around the world, bringing real-world experience and impact to every role. Join us for a career that is exciting, rewarding, and full of possibilities.
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