Associate, Recruiting

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Team: Talent Acquisition Job Requisition #: R266597 Date posted: Sep. 25, 2026

Job description

About this role

Job Purpose:

This hire will be part of the APAC Talent Acquisition Team, which is spread across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and India. The successful candidate will be accountable for experienced hires for our various business units in the region. They will be responsible for running end to end recruitment searches while ensuring all recruitment processes are adhered to for the business unit aligned. They will also work closely with our Global Talent Acquisition team in running and supporting global initiatives on an ongoing basis. This role will be based in Mumbai and will largely be focused on India talent acquisition. We are looking for a Talent Advisor who can partner with function leads on defining their recruiting strategy, execute roles while also providing market intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

Technology and Analytics hiring for our India businesses. The role will involve working with multiple business units on complex technology roles.

Advise the Business on best in class assessment methodology including supporting the businesses with relevant market data, insights and analytics as appropriate.

Extensive partnership with Hiring Managers, Suppliers, Candidates and HR stakeholders to ensure Blackrock sources the best candidates in a timely and cost effective way - leveraging market knowledge to offer superior advice on hiring approach and best execution.

Deployment of direct sourcing techniques including leveraging employee referrals, job board advertising, and searching proprietary/external databases and social media for qualified candidates.

Management of recruitment agencies and/or external search partners where appropriate.

Help to promote “Internal First” culture by discussing internal talent options with hiring managers and being highly responsive to internal candidates.

Work with Business Managers, Finance teams, HR Business Partners and Compensation Specialists to manage hiring plans, obtain appropriate hiring approvals and execute recruitment strategy.

Design and deliver business specific hiring data/reports and presentations to inform and influence the business.

Involvement in ad-hoc projects within Talent Acquisition and across HR.

Knowledge/ Experience Required:

The ideal candidate should have at least 7+ yrs of experience in Talent Acquisition having handled complex tech roles. Exposure to APAC recruiting a plus.

Experience with volume recruiting is strongly preferred.

Thorough understanding of hiring in domains like Technology, Asset Management & Analytics is a must have.

Experience of independently managing business unit hiring with high volumes

Experience of working in a complex/matrix business structure is a pre-requisite for the role.

Exposure to various search practices and techniques– including the ability to approach candidates directly and provide ad-hoc mapping and market intelligence.

Advanced knowledge and experience of candidate closing skills/techniques.

Experience of setting and communicating strategy, and a track record of delivering results.

The ability to consult with and influence senior management.

Competencies:

Superior influencing, stakeholder and relationship management skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

A strong team ethic is key.

A strong team player.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high results.

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance (opens in new window) on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com (opens in new window). We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn (opens in new window), Instagram (opens in new window), YouTube (opens in new window), X (opens in new window), and TikTok (opens in new window).

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.

Job Requisition #

R266597