Director, Talent

About this role

About the Role

As Director of Talent, Culture & Learning for India, you will lead the transformation of the workforce experience across the India platform, aligning global talent priorities with local execution. This role is pivotal in shaping a future-ready organization, embedding inclusive leadership, and accelerating career development for high-potential talent.

You will operate as a senior member of both the APAC Talent & Culture Team and the India HR Team, serving as a strategic thought partner to business leaders, a coach to HR colleagues, and a catalyst for operational and cultural excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Leadership

• Architect and implement a multi-year talent strategy aligned with BlackRock's 2030 vision and India's business growth

• Build leadership cohorts and succession pipelines to ensure long-term organizational resilience

• Accelerate career development for key talent segments through targeted programs and pathways.

Enterprise Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a connector across APAC and global teams, co-creating talent solutions with HRBPs, business leaders, and Centers of Excellence.

• Be a thought partner to the Country Manager and local ExCo

• Ensure alignment of India initiatives with global Talent & Culture strategies

• Represent India's talent agenda in internal and external forums.

• Foster trust and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Leadership Development & Learning

• Sponsor and deliver high-impact programs such as the India Leadership Forum leveraging cutting edge thinking

• Expand leadership engagement through experiential learning and coaching platforms – be ready to ideate and execute simultaneously.

• Amplify BlackRock's scalable learning offerings to support platform opportunities and lead the build out of a learning solutions team

Operational Oversight & Strategic Execution

• Lead the delivery of annual operating plans with measurable impact on talent development, client solutions, and business outcomes.

• Provide expert guidance on emerging trends, risk mitigation, and strategic opportunities.

People Management

• Support the growth of the India Talent & Culture team and provide strategic leadership across HR.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience with deep expertise in Talent Management, Leadership Development, and Talent advisory.

• Proven success in leading large-scale initiatives in complex, matrixed, and multicultural environments.

• Strong business acumen and ability to influence at all levels.

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, coaching and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, drive change, and deliver results.

• Passion for building inclusive cultures and developing future-ready leaders.

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.

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