Admin Business Partner, Administrative Professional (Madrid based)

About this role

Business Unit Overview: 

Iberia is strategically important for BlackRock in EMEA, with large client relationships across Institutional and Wealth. The Iberia team of around 50 staff is working with a sophisticated client base across Pension funds, Insurance companies, Banks, Wealth Managers and Distribution platforms. The Iberia organisation also is the home of BlackRock Netherlands B.V., which is one of BlackRock’s key legal entities for Europe after Brexit. 

The Iberia COO team is responsible for business management, strategy and analytics for Spain and Portugal client businesses. The team engages with the leaders of each client business to drive key initiatives and work closely with internal stakeholders, including Investments, Corporate Strategy, Finance, Marketing, and Sales to ensure consistent messaging and clear coordination of critical projects internally. Furthermore, it is responsible for the operation and administration of Spain, and for monitoring performance results, allocation of resources and implementing metrics-driven sales execution to manage our business. 

Position Overview 

The role of the Administrative Professional is to provide support as Assistant to members of the Iberia leadership team based in Madrid including the country manager.

Key responsibilities 

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Country Manager, proactively managing and prioritizing agenda
• Coordinate and execute travel arrangements and process expenses
• Connecting with Clients to schedule meetings

• Scheduling of meetings with internal stakeholders

• Preparing agendas, materials and notes for management and staff meetings 

• Ensure adequate support to various teams and Managing Directors in Country

• Backup function for Business Management in respect to administrative support and operations 

 Skills & Qualifications: 

• Strong organizational skills together with an intelligent approach to diary management and problem solving 
• Pro active team player with good listening skills 

• Calm and capable - able to juggle conflicting demands on time and respond to deadlines 

• Knowledge of Microsoft computer packages (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) 

• Perfect command of Spanish and English, verbal and in writing. Portuguese preferred, but not absolute requirement

• Excellent communication skills 

• Strong attention to detail and still maintaining speed in execution 

• Enjoys working in a global fast-paced, changing environment 

• Experience in the financial industry or consulting preferred, but not an absolute requirement. 

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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