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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
Experience of supporting corporate activity such as restructurings, rationalisation or capital projects and working with Legal
Experience in working closely with key stakeholders on intragroup and legal entity finance matters with Treasury, Finance and Tax
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
What we offer:
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