**About this role** **VP, Executive Recruiter** **Business Unit Overview:** The Executive Recruiting team is a high performing global team that supports Managing Director and strategic hiring across the BlackRock franchise. Since 2012, we have completed hundreds of assignments across all of BlackRock’s business units and have outperformed or equalled our retained providers on nearly all of our other KPI’s (diversity, time-to-hire, etc.) **Role Description:** The Executive Recruiter will be responsible for independently leading a high-touch and world-class end-to-end executive search process for Managing Director level and strategic searches for BlackRock’s Investments and Client Businesses platform in EMEA. This includes all front-line functions across investments (public, private, index markets) and client businesses (institutional and wealth channels) **Key Responsibilities:** + Manage and oversee a high-touch, cradle-to-grave, recruiting process that includes research, sourcing, assessment, offer negotiation, closing and onboarding + Sourcing and assessing qualified candidates for open roles and maintaining a pipeline via market mapping, conducting research and leveraging additional recruiting tools + Heavy emphasis on creative direct sourcing of external talent + Managing search firm relationships/leveraging agency expertise (albeit very limited) + Providing consultative support to senior business and HR stakeholders, sharing relevant market insights and competitive intelligence + Capture and report on key metrics that show results, trends and opportunities in key talent markets and supported business + Partnering with the HR Executives & Talent Management to support critical succession planning needs + Meet new/recent hires to leverage referrals and competitor intelligence + Responsible for timely production and delivery of search progress reports to internal clients + Regular update meetings and frequent communication throughout the recruitment process + Share manager/stakeholder feedback and appropriately disposition all candidate + Meet or exceed hiring and cost avoidance goals while proactively building a diverse pipeline of top talent **Requirements:** + 12+ years (or commensurate track record) of executive level recruiting and research experience + Majority of experience should be spent working within a fast-paced financial services firm or reputable executive search firm supporting asset management, investment banking, and/or alternative investment focused clients + Experience recruiting for senior sales and/or relationship management executives (Product Strategist, Client Portfolio Managers, Distribution, Country Heads etc.) strongly preferred + Proven success with direct sourcing; ability to utilize research resources, networks and cold-calling to deliver candidates + Communicates with a level of gravitas and sophistication to collaborate with, and influence senior-level candidates, hiring managers and HR colleagues + Track record of effectively negotiating and closing senior-level hires; including complex compensation and offer terms + Strong relationship skills with the ability to build partnerships with clients, HR colleagues and vendors + Must be a self-starter who can work independently in a dynamic environment of change, challenge, sensitive deadlines and competing priorities + Strong project management with ability to manage complex assignments and multiple searches while delivering a high level of customer service + Commercial and entrepreneurial self-starter + Superb communication and interpersonal skills, including strong influencing, negotiation and presentation skills. **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 (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/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.