Company Secretary/Board Governance - Associate

About this role

About BlackRock

Elevate your career by joining the world's largest asset manager! Thrive in an environment that fosters positive relationships and recognises outstanding performance! We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognised for your contribution. At BlackRock, we strive to empower our employees and effectively engage your involvement in our success. With over USD $11 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.

Team Overview

BlackRock is seeking an Associate to become part of our team in EMEA Board Governance based in Dublin. 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.

As a Corporate Governance expert, you will work closely with our internal asset management teams and business partners to ensure communications between the Boards, Board Committees and the business operate effectively and to the highest standards. Our team ensure 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.

The successful candidate will interact with a wide range of departments within BlackRock to facilitate board reporting in areas such as investment and risk reporting, compliance and operations. The successful candidate will be expected to attend, manage and participate in Board and Committee meetings.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest level of corporate governance within BlackRock entities;
• Manage the business of the entities/Committees through the setting of agendas, preparing, reviewing and distributing Board packs, completing matters arising and the monitoring and control of Board delegations policies;
• Drafting high quality minutes for the Boards and Committees
• Ensure that submissions are of a high standard and are suitable to provide to the Board and its Committees, proactively ensuring they address key items;
• 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;
• Assist in ensuring that all terms of references are reviewed and updated (if required) on a regular basis and advising on corporate governance risks;
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with the Chairpersons and directors of each entity for which you are responsible;
• Manage in a professional way the relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party service providers
• Support the strong governance and control framework in place across BlackRock by adherence to the processes and procedures to meet all regulatory and statutory obligations;
• Actively work to develop and improve various processes and controls in response to regulatory and industry changes, and as directed by the Board and the business;
• Providing input and advice to the business and directors with regard to Board governance matters.
• Collaborate with Compliance team to compile and submit information and document requests from regulators.
• Attend to onboarding and ongoing Due Diligence / AML / KYC requests

Experience

• Qualified / Part-Qualified Company Secretary is preferred;
• Experience supporting Fund Boards and Committees (ideally UCITS / AIF / Super ManCo environments)
• Practical understanding of delegation models, and Board reserved matters.
• 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, self-motivated, 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;
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment for management companies is preferred;
• Ability to make presentations in person or by conference calls, draft clear and detailed reports;
• Familiarity and experience with Blueprint and Diligent Software is preferred;
• Deep understanding and interest in investment funds is an advantage.

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 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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BlackRock 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.