Associate, Talent Acquisition Sourcer

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

About the role

BlackRock’s Talent Acquisition team is looking for a Sourcing Partner to help drive the "Experienced Channel" recruitment strategy, build and strengthen relationships with internal clients and candidates and serve as a talent scout for the firm.

The EMEA Sourcing Team is fast moving and rapidly evolving. We work to position BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with over $10 trillion under management, as one of the leading employer brands in the world.  The team’s objective is to source and deliver exceptional experienced talent to the firm across a broad spectrum of roles including Corporate Functions, Investments, Technology etc. This is accomplished through virtual engagement; marketing campaigns; utilizing technology to connect with candidates; and developing candidate screening and selection methods to hire the most suitable talent, while ensuring a great candidate experience.

The successful candidate will be creative, flexible, adaptable, solutions-oriented, a team-player with the ability to develop relationships with HR colleagues, key business partners and other functional groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sourcing, engaging, and presenting top-tier candidates, while continuously refining the recruiting strategy based on feedback

• Leverage advanced Boolean, LinkedIn, and alternative search techniques to identify and activate passive candidates, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and diversity

• Build subject matter expertise and act as a talent advisor to the business and recruitment partners

• Improve delivery speed and nurture long-term, relationship-driven prospect pipelines

• Strategize innovative methods to build talent pipelines, execute tactical research and generate referrals

• Lead projects with a global scope, collaborating with colleagues worldwide to enhance the firm's knowledge repository and talent pipelines

• Build market and competitor intelligence

• Recommend and drive improvements that increase pipeline of talent across the region 

Knowledge/ Experience Required:

• Minimum 3-5 years' of experience building sourcing strategies and candidate engagement

• Research/sourcing skills with ability to dive into search strategies 

• Client and business focused

• Analytical and solution orientated

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize workload

• Highly proficient in Excel and MS applications

• Affinity for teamwork – ability to work effectively with other internal teams

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Organized and detail orientated – responsive to a changing environment

• Focus on continuous improvement and process innovation

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.