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About this role

Are you passionate about making a difference and having impact through learning? Do you see learning as a key enabler of phenomenal employee experiences that have a lasting impact on careers and one's purpose? Can you bring creative ideas to address the needs of a fast-paced, high-performance culture? If yes, BlackRock’s Talent Management team is looking for a leader like you to be the Head of Learning & Development.

The mission of HR at BlackRock is to help great people experience extraordinary careers and the Head of Learning & Development is critical in helping us achieve this. In this role you will be developing the strategy to further embed our culture of learning as well as evolving how employees’ access and use learning to drive their careers.

This role encompasses our global, firmwide scaled learning assets: our BlackRock Academies (a suite of business-led learning environments), Professional Development catalog, Instructional Design, and consulting with businesses on their bespoke learning priorities. You will partner closely with other aspects of Talent Management (leadership development, careers, etc.), across HR and with learning counterparts in other regions.

About BlackRock Learning & Development

The ambition of BlackRock’s Learning & Development team is to deliver ground-breaking resources that improve careers, attract top talent, deepen our connection to our culture to fulfil our purpose, and help more and more people experience financial well-being.

We are committed to building a better learning experience at BlackRock - one that drives performance and ensures we continue to deliver for clients. We desire a creative, collaborative, and innovative leader to help craft and deliver the future of Learning at BlackRock.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and vision to define strategic priorities for the Learning Team and tactics to deepen and broaden BlackRock’s culture of learning.

• Continue to evolve governance and clear quality standards around learning content and delivery.

• Serve as a thought partner to internal leaders by partnering on learning design strategies to improve learner experience and increase speed to proficiency.

• Drive innovation by introducing new learning tools, technologies, and modalities.

• In partnership with the HR Analytics team, continue to refine our learning data strategy by identifying and implementing learning critical metrics.

• Partner strategically with BlackRock Academies Sponsors to understand critical learning needs and advise on how the learning ecosystem can help advance their priorities.

• Encourage, support, and develop a globally distributed team of Learning & Development professionals.

Desired Qualifications

• 15+ years of corporate learning experience, preferably in a fast-paced high-growth environment with many internal / external partners.

• Validated experience and thought leadership in developing and driving learning across a global organization (e.g., learning design, instructional design, career pathing, adult learning theory, coaching certifications).

• Demonstrated understanding of a Learning Experience Platform (LXP), Learning Management System (LMS), Employee Engagement, and related systems / platforms.

• Ability to synthesize disparate, sophisticated information into a clear and concise message and narrative.

• Proven success in leading sophisticated, long-term organizational change initiatives.

• Program and project management experience.

• Strong People Manager capabilities.

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To 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 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 (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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.