EMEA Board Governance - Vice President

About this role

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.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

Team Overview

BlackRock is seeking an Vice President to become part of our team in EMEA Board Governance based in London. 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.
Key to the role will be to ensure that the highest governance standards are being applied to Boards and committees across multiple jurisdictions supported by the EMEA 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. 
As a Corporate Governance Expert, you will work closely with our internal asset management teams and business partners to ensure communications between the Boards 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.
As a Vice President in the corporate governance team, you will demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills as the role requires regular interaction with Board members and with senior executives within BlackRock.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team, to ensure the highest level of corporate governance within all BlackRock companies and Committees.

• Manage the business of a range of corporate entities across multiple jurisdictions ensuring compliance with local rules and good governance practices.

• Setting of Board and Committee meeting agendas, review and distribution of Board packs, completion of matters arising and preparation of minutes.

• Monitor and control of Board delegations and authorised signatory policies and procedures.
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with the Chairpersons and Directors of each entity for which you are responsible.
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with senior stakeholders including the CEO/COO/CFO/CRO and Senior Managers as applicable.
• Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance team on various matters and business items.
• Ensure company secretarial matters are properly managed, and books and records are maintained accurately.

• Be familiar with the Companies Act 2006 as applicable and experienced in Companies House filings, and Diligent Entities (i.e. Blueprint) or an equivalent. Take a key role in working with external company secretaries and lawyers as needed.
• Management of shareholder meetings where appropriate.
• Work with BlackRock staff to ensure that Board and shareholder reporting 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 as needed.
• Reviewing and drafting documents and procedures, and drafting templates.
• 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 Required

• Experience of supporting corporate activity such as restructurings, rationalisation or capital projects and working with Legal is desirable.

• Experience in working closely with key stakeholders on intragroup and legal entity finance matters with Treasury, Finance and Tax is desirable.

• Ideally fully CGI qualified as a Chartered Secretary (or equivalent experience)

• Maintain a high degree of discretion and professionalism.

• Be a self-starter, solutions orientated and a strong team player.   

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.