Director, EMEA Transfer Agency Oversight

Director, EMEA Transfer Agency Oversight

Join the world's largest asset manager and elevate your career by working in a team that fosters positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance.

About BlackRock

BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager, with over $12 trillion of assets under management. We strive to empower our employees and effectively engage their involvement in our success.

Job Purpose/Background

The EMEA TA Services team is part of Global Fund Distribution Services (GFDS) within BlackRock's Technology & Operations division. We are seeking a Director to lead two oversight teams and maintain effective relationships with our transfer agents.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans with measurable goals and communicate plans and results to stakeholders and management using comprehensive reporting tools and metrics.
• Ensure deliverables are executed in a timely and controlled manner.
• Develop robust governance models and identify areas for improvement in business processes and technology tools, with a lens on risk management and mitigation.
• Engage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the firm to effectively navigate the global organization.
• Simplify complex topics and create innovative solutions for issues.
• Develop content knowledge and the ability to absorb and synthesize data/information.
• Use your creativity and initiative to develop high-impact materials for communication and to help with decision making.
• Drive the development of change best practice.

About You

• 10-15 years of experience in asset management or financial services, Transfer Agency preferred.
• Familiarity with asset management middle and back-office functions.
• A strong understanding of retail product offerings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident presentation and communication skills.
• Experience of working on large, enterprise-level projects.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience of working cross-functionally.
• Experience of successfully leading projects, influencing others and gaining consensus.
• Intellectual curiosity and the desire to take initiative and deliver results.
• A reputation as a good/flexible communicator and the ability to distil sophisticated concepts and information.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Strong in MS Office skills – PowerPoint, Excel, Word.

You Have

• The flexibility to accommodate changing priorities across projects and portfolios and be able to bring a positive and creative approach to problem solving.
• The role requires a balance between being a self-starter and consulting with the wider group.
• Energy, creativity, and a drive to succeed are a must.