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

at  BlackRock Inc

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

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.