Company Secretary/Board Governance - Associate

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest level of corporate governance within BlackRock entities
• Manage the business of entities and committees through agenda setting, preparing and distributing Board packs, and monitoring Board delegation policies
• Draft high-quality minutes for Boards and Committees
• Ensure all submissions are of a high standard and proactively address key items for Board review
• Assist in monitoring and updating Board and Committee diaries
• Update company records using internal systems and Blueprint
• Review and draft documents, procedures, and terms of reference
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Chairpersons, directors, and internal stakeholders
• Support the governance and control framework to meet all regulatory and statutory obligations
• Collaborate with the Compliance team to manage regulator information requests
• Attend to onboarding and ongoing Due Diligence, AML, and KYC requests

Requirements

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Company Secretary
• Experience supporting Fund Boards and Committees (ideally in UCITS, AIF, or Super ManCo environments)
• Practical understanding of delegation models and Board reserved matters
• Strong minute-taking ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and build connections across all levels of management

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the regulatory environment for management companies
• Familiarity and experience with Blueprint or Diligent Software
• Deep understanding of and interest in investment funds

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
• Retirement investment tools and support
• Access to education reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare and physical/emotional well-being resources
• Family support programs
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Hybrid work model (typically 4 days in office per week)

About the Company

BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager, dedicated to helping more people experience financial well-being. With over USD $11 trillion in assets, we leverage industry-leading technology and services to empower millions of investors globally.