Administrative Business Partner to Head of US Government Affairs & Public Policy
Company: Blackrock, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionAbout this roleBlackRock has a long history of
service as a trusted, expert resource to governments and
policymakers around the world. Since the Government Affairs &
Public Policy team was created in 2009, it has steadily grown,
transformed, and established BlackRock as a respected advocate for
investors and the millions of retirees we serve. In recent years,
that work has extended to long-term challenges such as the
retirement crisis, energy security, and investment in critical
infrastructure.This role is for an Administrative Business Partner
supporting the Head of US Government Affairs & Public Policy based
in Washington, DC. We are looking for a great teammate with a
positive attitude who is deeply motivated and able to thrive
working with senior leaders and partnering with other
administrative professionals.Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate thoughtful management of leader's time against
priorities and ensuring that he is prepared for meetings, including
making recommendations to leader(s) regarding prioritization,
delegation, and organization
- Arrange and oversee travel (flights, hotels, cars, etc.) using
Concur and anticipate any necessary background materials needed in
advance of their meetings, i.e., detailed travel itinerary,
directions and verified meeting/contact details
- Take ownership of key deliverables and structuring work to
achieve goals, seeing the big picture and understanding the
long-term impacts
- Reception and administrative coordination for senior leaders,
including serving as the point of contact and greeter for external
visitors to our office, coordinating meetings and video calls with
multiple participants across global time zones and calendar
management for multiple team members
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with a high level of
confidentiality and discretion
- Partner closely with our executive business manager and COO
team to organize and handle logistics for internal/external
meetings, team events, strategy sessions, and town halls
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving skills
to adjust and prioritize schedules based on last-minute
changes
- Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe to produce
presentations and regular reporting
- Process gifts & entertainment records and expenses using Concur
and the G&E System
- Build and maintain good business relationships with executives
and administrative staff across the organization
- Provide additional ad-hoc reception and coordinator duties as
neededQualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of professional / corporate or administrative
experience
- Experience in a dynamic corporate environment and corporate
affairs or finance is a plus
- Enthusiastic, hardworking, confident and has a positive
attitude
- Dedicated colleague deeply motivated, well organized, and
responsive
- Communicates with a can-do attitude, while remaining agile and
flexible to understanding priorities and demonstrating the ability
to stay composed under pressure
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and a
high-level of emotional intelligence
- The ability to be forward thinking: identify what needs to be
done and take action before being asked
- A proactive mindset, capable of identifying operational
efficiency and implementing new procedures, approaches, and
technology to make improvements across the team
- Absolute discretion and appropriate handling of highly
sensitive and confidential information alongside demonstrating the
highest standard of conduct, performance, and business ethics
- Proficiency working with automated expense tracking and online
travel; experience using Concur preferredOur benefitsTo help you
stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of
benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement,
comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible
Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the
people you care about.Our hybrid work modelBlackRock'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 BlackRockAt 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 -
Twitter: - LinkedIn:BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran
status, and other statuses protected by law.BlackRock will consider
for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction
records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law,
including any applicable fair chance law.
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