ServiceNow Business Analyst, Associate at BlackRock

About this role

We are looking for a curious, collaborative Service Now Business Analyst to join our growing Service Now CoEI team. Our work exists where people, process, and technology converge, supporting teams across the enterprise to deliver effective, scalable Service Now solutions.

In this role, we work closely with business collaborators and technical teams to understand challenges, build requirements, and convert business needs into clear, actionable Service Now outcomes. You will play an important part in supporting continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with our Service Now platform strategy, standards, and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business groups and implementation teams to capture, clarify, and document requirements for Service Now improvements, integrations, and new capabilities
• Transform business needs to functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Ensure solutions align with ITSM processes, CSDM, CMDB standards, and Service Now guidelines
• Build positive relationships with business users, product managers, developers, and delivery teams
• Communicate clear, timely updates on progress, risks, and dependencies to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Identify and recommend improvements to workflows, intake processes, and reporting
• Support alignment between day‑to‑day BAU delivery and strategic platform objectives
• Assist with test definition, UAT coordination, and validation to ensure solutions meet agreed requirements

Required experience

• 4+ years’ experience in Business Analysis or Enterprise Service Management
• Hands‑on experience working with the Service Now platform and modules
• A proven understanding of ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request/Catalogue, Knowledge Management)
• Confidence handling changing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred experience (but not required)

• Service Now Certified System Administrator (CSA) or Implementation Specialist
• Familiarity with ITIL, CSDM, and CMDB guidelines
• Experience supporting both BAU and strategic Service Now initiatives Why join us

You will join a high‑impact team delivering enterprise‑scale Service Now capabilities, working at the intersection of technology, people, and process. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Service Now platform and delivery practices, while collaborating with global teams and senior partners in a supportive and inclusive environment.

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

Black Rock’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 Black Rock.

About Black Rock

At Black Rock, 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

Black Rock 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.