Board Management and Governance

Description

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximising outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets.

Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

BlackRock is seeking a business professional 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. Come join our team 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 Associate 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**:

- Handling workflows/delegating tasks within the team
- Balance the business of a range of corporate entities by crafting agendas, preparing and distributing Board packs, completing matters arising and minutes and the monitoring Board delegations policies
- Coordinating due diligence on regulatory requirements ensuring the accurate procedures are in place, and initiate/implement change when required; Assisting with incorporation of Luxembourg entities as and when required, more specifically in establishing substance requirements and their role as true decision-makers, including reviewing quarterly reports and annual asset plans, and preparing board papers for the physical meetings held in Luxembourg;
- Supporting the strong governance and control framework in place across BlackRock Europe with robust processes and procedures in place to meet all regulatory and statutory obligations;
- Responding to KYC queries;
- Scanning and filing documentation for all of the entities within the structure

Skills and qualifications:

- 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, attention to detail and with excellent personal time management
- Ability to build positive connections across the business, operations and suppliers at all levels of management up to and including Board of Director level
- Ability to make presentations in person or by conference calls, draft clear and detailed reports
- Familiarity and experience with Blueprint Software is an advantage
- Deep understanding and interest in investment instruments and markets is a plus
- Knowledge of Luxembourg regulatory environment and vehicles, especially alternatives

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 pe