About this role
The Administrative Business Partner provides senior-level administrative and business support EMEA Leadership for Citi Portfolio Solutions (CxB), within a global organization. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and judgment, supporting executive effectiveness through complex calendar management, global travel coordination, client-related activities, and COO-led initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex, high-volume executive calendars across multiple global time zones.
- Act as a strategic gatekeeper and trusted partner, prioritizing meetings and resolving conflicts.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and visas (as required) via Concur.
- Prepare and submit expense reports accurately and in compliance with firm policies.
- Coordinate executive-level meetings, both virtual and in person, including room reservations, AV support, and catering.
- Support client engagements, leadership meetings, and internal strategy discussions.
- Serve as a professional point of contact for senior stakeholders, partners, and visiting executives.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably within financial services or a large, global organization.
- Proven experience managing complex calendars and coordinating international travel across time zones.
- Strong judgment, organizational skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Concur experience required.
- Ability to work onsite in London at least four days per week, with limited after-hours flexibility as needed.
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.
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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.
