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Description
About this role
BlackRock is looking for an administrative assistant to support the senior management of the Aladdin team. The Aladdin team is responsible for delivering data solutions and insights to clients and internal stakeholders as well as engineering & managing new products that sit within the Aladdin framework. The personal assistant will be a key member of the team, providing administrative, organizational, and logistical support to the senior managers and the wider team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, as well as a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Manage the calendars and schedules of the senior leaders, ensuring they are well-prepared for meetings and events
- Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reports, and visa applications for the senior leaders and the team
- Organize and facilitate team meetings, workshops, and offsites, including preparing agendas, minutes, and materials
- Organise the itineraries of visitors, co-ordinate conference rooms and materials.
- Meeting and event preparation and organization across multiple locations.
- Build networks with teams in other regions, global Executive Management and their assistants along with local business partners.
- Keep the Aladdin leadership team informed of opportunities to better connect the Aladdin organisation together and with the wider Edinburgh office and management team (visitors, events, initiatives etc)
- Perform ad hoc project work and provide additional assistance to teams as required.
- Assist with the onboarding and orientation of new hires and interns
- Support the collation and distribution of internal Aladdin marketing and update materials
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in business administration, management, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience as a personal assistant, executive assistant, or a similar role in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other relevant software and tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to multitask and handle multiple deadlines
- Exceptional interpersonal and
- relationship-building
- Ability to multi task
- Enjoys meeting, organising and coordinating people and events
- Enjoys a high pressure environment and working with people
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Proactive, flexible, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Passionate about data and technology, and eager to learn and grow with the Aladdin team
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
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.
Job requisition #
R242654