Investment Oversight Vice President

About this role

Investment Oversight Group

At BlackRock, we’re guided by our culture and a set of principles that ensure we never forget what we stand for – to help more and more people invest in their financial well-being. Robust governance and oversight are core global principles at BlackRock. Put simply, our clients’ goals are our goals. We represent our clients voice, needs and investment goals in every decision.

The EMEA Investment Oversight Group is regionally responsible for impartial oversight, challenge and supervision on behalf of regional boards investment products, new propositions, ongoing product and portfolio management oversight, sustainability, liquidity and price & value assessment. We seek to ensure alignment with BlackRock’s client fiduciary principles and regulatory expectations through ongoing effective oversight meeting with our policies and procedures.

Core Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will implement and improve analytical, reporting and supervisory responsibilities for fund ongoing performance and price & value oversight.

• Regularly preparing and presenting their reviews to the boards and/or committees; coordinating with collaborators in the identification and remediation of any raised matters.
• Participating in day-to-day oversight with respect to our clients’ interests and in line with applicable regulation and guidance.
• Generate, maintain and review investment strategy guideline and performance assessment information across the range of funds to which they assigned, applying those guidelines to their oversight and governance
• Collaborating in the Product Development Lifecycle from initial concept through to launch and ongoing oversight of fund performance and pricing
• Sourcing, validation and analysis of performance data, preparation of presentations and performance reporting for BlackRock governance bodies
• Continually developing knowledge of asset management regulatory frameworks in particular with respect to Performance and Price & Value including, understand their application and impact on fund ranges under the team’s oversight

Experience

Our ideal candidate will

• Possess over 7 year’s experience within an investment/fund manager or leading professional service firm including governance, oversight or regulatory leadership experience
• Have expertise in EU/UK funds supervisory regimes as well practical experience translating and implementing requirements into internal framework and policies.
• Be knowledgeable across a broad variety of investment strategies within a mutual fund format (including active and passive, alternatives, LDI and pensions), instruments, utilisation of derivatives, leverage, hedging and pricing
• Exhibit strong execution, project, partnership and relationship leadership skills including prioritisation and time management skills; ability to handle multiple requirements and deliver effective outcomes efficiently.
• Possess relevant qualifications and experience include those related to risk, investment performance and attribution, investment compliance or financial markets, supported by a practical experience
• Ability to clearly articulate at all levels, including portfolio managers, fund directors, external auditors, senior management and experienced in presenting to boards and regulators
• Possess high competency and productivity in applications such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Smartsheet, Python scripting in order to automate and develop robust processes for the acquisition, processing and QA of large data sets.
• Be fluent in professional English language, other European languages 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.

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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.