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Associate, Strategic Initiatives

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Mid level
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
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About this role

Role Overview 

We are seeking a high-performing Associate to lead and execute strategic initiatives across Aladdin Wealth. This role sits at the center 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 with structured thinking, ownership mindset, and 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 our Digital Distribution strategy end-to-end (including and not limited to 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 development of Aladdin Wealth Digital Distribution’s medium- and long-term strategy  
  • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and client segmentation to inform decisions  
  • Build business cases and investment theses for new opportunities 

3. Partnerships & Ecosystem 

  • Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships (fintechs, data providers, distribution partners)  
  • Support deal structuring, commercial negotiations, and 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  

 

Qualifications & Experience 

  • 3–6 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a strategy role within financial services / fintech  
  • Italian or Spanish bi-lingual is 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 is a must 
  • Stakeholder management: Ability to influence across functions and seniority levels  
  • Entrepreneurial mindset: Comfortable operating in evolving, fast-paced environments  

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.

Top Skills

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PowerPoint

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