Vice President, Funds Oversight

About this role

BlackRock is looking for someone with experience in Fund Accounting and people management. This role is well-suited for individuals with experience in Fund/Investment accounting, Accountancy, and Provider Management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to collaborate with our business, providers, and personnel at all levels within BlackRock. There are real opportunities to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to the development of a world-class Fund Accounting Oversight framework.

The function has a core team in Edinburgh providing oversight within EMEA of the daily pricing activities. The firm currently has in excess of $2tn AUM coordinated across major administrators in EMEA region! The primary function of the team includes:

• Oversight of fund administrators pricing and control activity ensuring all funds are priced within the required SLA and to the required accuracy standards.
• Monitoring of reconciliations and controls produced by the third party fund administrators

We are looking for a pro-active individual who can demonstrate initiative with an aim to succeed both as an individual and as a strong teammate! The successful individual should demonstrate a dedication to technical capability, flexibility and the ability to balance multiple activities. As a good communicator they will use their influencing skills to develop strong collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and be accountable for a specific range of EMEA Funds.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals to successfully implement objectives and meet agreed targets.
• Resolve tolerance/data exceptions identified from third-party fund administrator’s data.
• Collaborate with third-party administrators and other BlackRock departments to ensure timely resolution of reconciliation breaks.
• Contribute to the preparation of comprehensive reports for fund boards and management committees.
• Ensure all tasks and activities align with regulatory requirements, and promptly report any exceptions or breaches to line management.
• Develop and share expertise in fund accounting requirements for specific fund ranges and types.
• Proactively build and maintain relationships with Service Providers and internal BlackRock teams to ensure seamless service delivery and resolution of queries or issues.
• Manage the production of key performance indicator data and management information for regular reports to management.
• Stay informed about product, business, and regulatory changes, and actively participate in related initiatives and projects.

Job Requirements:

• Strong technical capability with the flexibility to balance multiple tasks and strict deadlines.
• Outstanding people management and time-critical process coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams and external partners.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and a dedication to achieving success both individually and as a team leader.
• Experience in developing collaborative working relationships with key internal and external collaborators.

This is an ambitious role that will challenge you to compete at the highest level while encouraging an inclusive and collaborative environment. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and drive outstanding results, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team at BlackRock.

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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