Vice President, Aperio Business Manager

About this role

About Aperio

At Aperio (part of BlackRock), our strategies are designed to put our clients’ and their clients’ interests at the center of our investment advice; to minimize costs and taxes; and to incorporate each client’s unique environmental, social, and governance (ESG) preferences.

We are a purposefully growing quantitative/index-tracking investment management business specializing in managing customized equity portfolios tax efficiently. At Aperio, we work hard and move quickly as a well-coordinated, collaborative team whose exceptional people are focused on providing extraordinary client service. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow and contribute in a fun, industry-disruptive, fast-paced environment, Aperio is the place for you.

Role Description

We are seeking a Vice President to join our Aperio COO Team. The candidate will be responsible for initiatives and processes associated with managing people, risk, and vendors. This individual will report to the Aperio COO and lead a team of administrative professionals and working collaboratively across a cross functional team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the leadership and recruiting team on talent, headcount management and tracking to plan.

• Oversee people and culture initiatives in partnership with the rest of the Aperio admin team. Plan and execute on Aperio talent integration, team building and training initiatives to build a more inclusive culture e.g. AperioX, Aperio onsites, Aperio PODs, Aperio Academy, etc.

• Collaborate with the Aperio admin team and other internal partners to identify and facilitate technology and efficiency enhancements to address the evolving needs of our business e.g. flexible desking, resource scheduling, Hey DAN, etc.

• Oversee vendors, including contract renewals and invoicing in partnership with our Sourcing and Vendor Management Team.

• Enhance operating and risk control environment and ensure that the guidelines related to operations, sourcing and vendor management, compliance, regulatory and legal obligations are met across all interactions.

• Engage with teams across Aperio to gain an understanding of their key processes, risks, controls, and business objectives and represent Aperio on firm risk related activities such as RCSA, internal audit, RQA, etc.

• Lead Business Continuity Planning (“BCP”) for the Sausalito office.

• Lead discussions around Opportunities for Improvement (“OFIs”) and other operating events.

• Ad Hoc support. Contribute when opportunities arise to support the team’s overall business needs.

Requirements

• Seven plus years of relevant experience in business management or finance within asset management or broader financial services

• Experience leading a small team

• Committed to a culture of excellence and a positive, inclusive experience for all

• Team player who is inquisitive, comfortable with ambiguity and can manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information, summarize issues and think creatively

• Strong proficiency and demonstrated experience working in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Exemplary communication skills (verbal and written)

• Superior interpersonal skills; able to communicate and partner at all seniority levels and regions

• High degree of professional discretion, integrity, and discernment

• BS/BA required

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

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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