Vice President, Reconciliations/Investigations

About this role

Team & Context 

The Outsourced Platform Services (OPS) Corporate Actions team delivers corporate actions support to external institutional clients using BlackRock’s Aladdin investment operations platform. The team operates globally across key locations, working together to provide continuous coverage and consistent service across time zones. The group focuses on delivering accurate, timely processing with a strong emphasis on risk management, controls, and client outcomes. The team is recognized for its ability to support complex client requirements across multiple operating models, custodians, and markets. 

Role Purpose & Impact 

The Corporate Actions Vice President is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing service delivery, risk management, and team performance across assigned client portfolios or operational areas. This role exists to ensure that corporate actions processing is delivered accurately, consistently, and in line with established control standards, while also driving continuous improvement and scalability. The Vice President leads a team of Analysts and Associates, acts as a key escalation point for complex issues, and partners across internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated outcomes. Success in this role is measured through service quality, effective risk management, team development, and the ability to enhance operational performance over time. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Own service delivery and risk outcomes across assigned client portfolios or operational areas, ensuring processing accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to control standards. 

• Provide oversight of complex corporate action events, applying sound judgment to protect client outcomes and manage operational risk. 

• Serve as a senior escalation point for operational issues, stakeholder concerns, and risk events, driving timely and well-informed resolution. 

• Lead and strengthen the control environment, ensuring processes are consistently followed, risks are identified early, and documentation supports an audit-ready framework. 

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align on priorities, resolve issues, and support overall client service delivery. 

• Drive process improvement and operational efficiency, including the adoption of technology, data solutions, and scalable workflows. 

• Lead, coach, and develop team members, supporting performance, skill development, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. 

Required Qualifications 

• Demonstrated experience in corporate actions, investment operations, or a related field, including leadership responsibility for teams, processes, or client outcomes. 

• Proven ability to manage operational risk and maintain strong controls in a complex, high-volume environment. 

• Experience leading and developing teams, with a focus on performance management and talent development. 

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in managing complex or time-sensitive issues. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, clients, and operational teams. 

• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a deadline-driven environment. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Advanced experience with corporate actions processes across global markets. 

• Familiarity with financial messaging standards (e.g., SWIFT corporate actions messages) and custodian workflows. 

• Experience working in a multi-client or outsourced operating model. 

• Experience contributing to or leading transformation initiatives, including process improvements, system implementations, or operational scaling efforts. 

• Familiarity with investment operations platforms or workflow tools (e.g., Aladdin or similar systems). 

• Experience using data tools, automation, or AI-enabled solutions to improve operational processes. 

• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA or equivalent) is a plus. 

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

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.