Fund Board Governance, Vice President at BlackRock

Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Governance, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Excel Skills, KYC Experience, Client Onboarding, Investment Management Knowledge, Process Standardization, Project Management, Technological Solutions, Relationship Building, Time Management, Flexibility

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About this role As a Corporate Governance Authority, you will work closely with internal asset management teams and business partners to ensure communications operate effectively and to the highest standards. Working as part of the EMEA Board Governance Team, you will provide global support function to the EBG teams servicing BlackRock’s Alternatives and UCITS fund ranges, as well as Corporate Boards. EBG team members are fundamental to the preparation of board packs and follow ups post board meetings. Excellent communication skills, organisational skills and attention to detail is required. Due to its global reach, EBG Budapest is in prime position to align and ensure consistent practices for all processes. The successful candidate will actively look for differences in processes across the fund ranges, propose the most effective approach and suggests standardization. The ideal candidate will also have ideas on automatization, how to make the transitioned processes more efficient by enhancing any kind of technological solutions. We are now looking for a Vice President with team management responsibilities: Responsibilities: Understand processes from A-Z and show forward-thinking by raising questions and seeking clarification when needed. Meet EBG standards in the timely delivery and presentation standards to the CoSecs. Ensure high quality and accurate preparation of board meeting documentation. Liaise closely with EBG team members in Budapest and other locations. Act as the right hand of the lead Cosecs to ensure efficient and effective flow of information and good communication pre- and post-meetings. Manage Buda Associates and analyst’s time. Understand urgencies and priorities, and proactively reach out to stakeholders for updates if unclear. Ensure accurate and timely support is provided to wider EBG team Assume full responsibility for drafting and maintaining the Budapest Team calendar ensuring it includes all key yearly tasks and deadlines and provide regular update to the EBG leads re adherence to deadlines; Proactive and timely communication to CoSec / Management on the status of work, any issues / barriers identified Ownership of projects managed out of Budapest that require coordination of different Buda sub-teams (e.g., Diligent access management, Board Evaluations Process, Master Spreadsheet – Stats reporting). Support the coordination o the daily work of Bud analysts and act as the first point of contact for stakeholders (work allocation, discussing priorities, coordinating teamwork, etc.). Discuss priorities, raise capacity issues, and provide solutions to issues on work allocation. Successful candidates can maintain the confidence of the Boards and Committees and are likely to have worked in the investment/funds management industry, have a good knowledge of investment management. Key personnel attributes will also include a high level of intellectual agility and creativity, ability to work independently as well as part of a team and to manage business expectations. As the successful candidate will be part of a team based in London, Dublin or Luxembourg, the ability to maintain relationships and communicate remotely is of paramount importance. The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within a successful global team that has extended its footprint to Budapest. Skills and qualifications: Fluent/ high level of English Minimum bachelor’s degree in economics / finance, law or administration Experience at a multinational company, especially in financial industry is an advantage Excellent communication skills 3-6 years of people management / team management experience Ability to work under pressure with flexibility to adapt to shifting time expectations Highly organized and with excellent personal time management Attention to detail and proofing skills are essential Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills Strong excel skills are an advantage for the automatization purposes KYC / Client onboarding experience is an advantage Familiarity and experience with Blueprint / Diligent Software 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. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | : 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.

Responsibilities

The Vice President will manage the preparation of board meeting documentation and ensure effective communication within the EBG team. They will also oversee the coordination of projects and support the daily work of analysts.