About this role
The Team:
The Global Marketing & Digital Wealth organization at BlackRock is a forward-looking, globally connected team at the center of the firm’s most high-impact priorities. We are architects of growth, working across functions and markets to unlock opportunities and accelerate outcomes for the business. In collaboration with both internal and external partners, we design the conditions for success—delivering next-generation campaigns, brand platforms, communications, training, and client experiences. Our work is powered by world-class centers of excellence spanning content strategy, research & analytics, and digital platforms & experiences.
The Global Event Marketing team supports the firm in delivering industry-leading experience-led events that drive commercial and reputational results. The team collaborates with stakeholders across the business to curate events guided by strategic priorities, tailored to target audiences, and executed with excellence. The team ensures consistent, high-quality delivery of event experiences firmwide.
Role and Impact:
The Global Event Marketing Associate will play a key role in designing and delivering strategic events across EMEA. This individual will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand commercial objectives and translate them into compelling, experience-led event strategies. The role directly contributes to BlackRock’s brand, reputation, and commercial outcomes by executing high-impact events and driving best-in-class attendee experiences.
Responsibilities:
Manage, support, and deliver a variety of mid- to high-complexity events throughout EMEA—from pre-event amplification through post-event follow-up.
Coordinate event workstreams including content development, creative/experiential activations, project management, registration, communications, venue management, and budget oversight.
Partner with business collaborators to develop strategic Event Briefs rooted in commercial priorities and informed audience insights.
Drive end-to-end event execution to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, brand standards, and budget requirements.
Review the performance of events and coordinate Event Debriefs to measure the event’s effect on brand and reputational achievements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal partners such as Multimedia, Global Creative, Content, Digital for Events, and Facilities.
Core Skills:
Strong project and event management capabilities with proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams.
Strategic problem solver with the ability to connect business priorities to experience-led event design.
Skilled collaborator who can lead and influence cross-functional teams across regions and time zones.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Creative problem solver with high energy, initiative, and attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment and adapt quickly to change.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in Event Marketing, Brand, Experiential Activations, or related fields.
Experience managing or supporting complex events and working with senior stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event technology platforms such as Cvent.
Willingness to travel for in-person event delivery (approximately 50%).
Preferred: Experience within financial services or similarly complex global organizations.
Preferred: Fluency in a second language, ideally a European language (e.g., Italian or Spanish), is considered an asset
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.
Top Skills
BlackRock Edinburgh, Scotland Office
Exchange Place 1, Semple Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, EH3 8BL
