Description
Join the world's largest asset manager and elevate your career in our EMEA Board Governance team based in Dublin. As a Company Secretary/Board Governance Associate, you will work closely with internal asset management teams and business partners to ensure effective communication between the Boards, Board Committees, and the business. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of corporate governance within BlackRock entities, managing the business of the entities/Committees, and drafting high-quality minutes for the Boards and Committees.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the highest level of corporate governance within BlackRock entities
- Managing 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
- Ensuring that submissions are of a high standard and are suitable to provide to the Board and its Committees, proactively ensuring they address key items
- Assisting in monitoring and updating Board and Committee diaries
- Updating company records (both internal and Blueprint) and preparing templates
- Reviewing and drafting documents and procedures
- Assisting 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
- Managing in a professional way the relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party service providers
- Supporting 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 working 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
- Collaborating with Compliance team to compile and submit information and document requests from regulators
- Attending to onboarding and ongoing Due Diligence / AML / KYC requests
Requirements:
- 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 include:
- Retirement investment and tools designed to help you build a sound financial future
- Access to education reimbursement
- Comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being
- Family support programs
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge, and be there for the people you care about
Our 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.