Board Management and Governance

Description

About this role

Do you strive to implement the highest corporate governance standards? Are you able to translate business requirements to corporate governance requirement? Would you like to use your know-how to make a difference day in and day out at the world's largest asset manager? Look no further. BlackRock is seeking an Associate to become part of our team in Fund Board Governance based in Luxembourg.

We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will accept your rare skills, eagerness, and passion while giving you the capability to grow expertly and as an individual. Want to feel valued every single day, and be recognized, at BlackRock we strive to empower our employees. With over USD $9 trillion of assets we have an outstanding responsibility: our technology and services empower millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being. Come join our team and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference.
- Key to the role will be to ensure that the highest governance standards are being applied to entities and committees supported by the Fund Board Governance team.
- Working as part of a team, you will ensure that communications between the Boards and Committees and the business operate effectively and to the highest standards and that all applicable governance requirements are met and that standard company secretarial activities are completed in a timely and effective manner.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills are required as the role requires regular interaction with Board and Committee members and with senior executives within BlackRock.

**Responsibilities**:

- Working as part of a team, to ensure the highest level of corporate governance within all BlackRock companies
- Manage the business of a range of corporate entities through the setting of agendas, review and distribution of Board packs, completion of matters arising and minutes and the monitoring and control of Board delegations policies
- Building and maintaining excellent relationships with the Chairpersons and Directors of each entity for which you are responsible.
- Ensure company secretarial matters are properly managed
- Management of shareholder meetings where appropriate
- Work with BlackRock staff to ensure that submissions are of a high standard and are suitable to lay before the Board
- proactively ensuring that they address issues of importance to the Boards
- Assist in monitoring and updating Board and Committee diaries
- Updating company records (both internal and Blueprint) and preparing templates
- Reviewing and drafting documents and procedures
- Preparation of minutes and matters arising for the Boards or Committees
- Assist in ensuring that all Board and Committee terms of references are reviewed and updated (if required) on a regular basis
- Assist in advising on managing, mitigating and monitoring corporate governance risks
- Support the strong governance and control framework in place across BlackRock Europe by adherence to the processes and procedures in place to meet all regulatory and statutory obligations
- Proactively work to develop and enhance Board and Committee processes and controls in response to regulatory and industry changes, and as directed by the Boards and the business
- Providing input and advice to the business and directors with regard to Board governance matters
- Report to the Boards and Committees on matters such as delegated authorities, board policies and procedures and corporate governance matters generally

Skills and Qualifications
- Qualified Company Secretary is preferred but is not a pre-requisite
- Excellent minute taking ability required
- Team player, with a willingness and ability to help others
- Ability to work under pressure with flexibility to adapt to shifting time expectations
- Highly organized and with excellent personal time management
- Attention to detail essential and proofing skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business, operations and suppliers at all levels of management up to and including Board of Director level
- Ability to make presentations to the boards either in person or by conference phone - speaks clearly and with confidence
- Ability to draft clear and precise reports for submission to the Boards and Committees
- Familiarity and experience with Blueprint Software an advantage
- Good understanding and interest in investment instruments and markets would be preferred
- Knowledge of the regulatory and corporate environment for UK funds would be preferred but not essential

Key personal attributes will also include a high level of intellectual agility and creativity, ability to work independently as well as part of a team and the ability to manage business expectations.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits