Fund Services Associate

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About this role

Do you strive to implement the highest corporate governance standards to the real asset industry? 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 $6 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.

As a Corporate Governance Authority, you will work closely with internal asset management teams and business partners to ensure communications operate optimally and to the highest standards. Do you strive to implement the highest corporate governance standards? 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 within Fund Board Governance. We know how it feels to be valued every single day, and be recognized At BlackRock we strive to empower our employees and actively engage in everyone's success. With over USD $6 trillion of assets we have a fiduciary 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. Join us and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference.

BlackRock takes a dynamic approach to alternative investments, creating investment vehicles that increasingly capitalize on evolving opportunities in fast-changing markets. We offer clients strategies designed to provide returns with low correlations to the broad equity and bond markets, including private equity, real estate equity and debt, fund of hedge funds, single-strategy hedge funds, long-only absolute return strategies, commodities and structured products.
As Vice-President in the Fund Board Governance team, you will work closely with internal asset management teams and business partners to ensure communications operate effectively and to the highest standards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Working as part of a team, to ensure the highest level of corporate governance for all companies
- Manage the business of a range of corporate entities through the setting of agendas, review of Board packs prior to distribution, 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
- Reviewing 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

Provide guidance and mentoring to staff, Appointment to boards across the various structures,
- Skills and Qualifications
- Qualified Company Secretary experience but not a pre-requisite;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (strong minute taking ability required);
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to adapt to shifting time expectations;
- Highly organized, atten