Vice President, Oversight & Governance

Job Description

DescriptionAbout this roleAbout BlackRock Elevate your career by joining the worlds largest asset manager! Would you thrive in an environment that fosters positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance We know how important it is to feel valued every single day and be recognized foryour contribution. At BlackRock, we strive to empower our employees and effectively engage your involvement in our success. With over $9 trillion of assets, we have an outstanding responsibility: our technology and services empower millions of investors tosave for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being. Job Purpose/ Background Fund Distributor Operations (FDO) Change team within BlackRocks Technology & Operations division. We develop strategy and execute initiatives central to our FDO growth aspirations and priorities. In our day-to-day, the team brings together professionals responsiblefor oversight, monitoring and managing of our Fund Distributor partners and ensuring compliance to local rules governing oversight requirements for these firms to protect BlackRocks interest and reputation. We place a tremendous focus on empowering and developing our people, improving their leadership and delivery skills, and broadening their firm and industry knowledge. Projects and roles are assigned not just based on successful delivery, but also on individualdevelopment objectives and career aspirations. FDO is seeking a Vice President to become part of a team that will embrace your skills, eagerness, and passion while giving you the freedom to grow professionally. The role will require a wide skillset including business and technical knowledge, program managementand project execution ability, and strategic and consultative thinking. You will be actively engaged in supporting the continued expansion of the distribution oversight model, region to region around the globe. We are helping drive the multi-year transformationof our oversight model and leading the industry in developing technology with our partners to automate a scalable operational process. You will have ownership of the program of work to drive help with the operating model design, execution and delivery whilecollaborating and building strategic partnerships with business functions across BlackRock to achieve our goals. Responsibilities

• Manage the FDO change program through to successful implementation
• Lead virtual teams and partner with business leaders to drive strategic projects, including complex client and technology mandates and commercial opportunities, to completion
• Develop project plans with measurable goals, drive consensus and communicate plans and results to stakeholders and management using comprehensive reporting tools and metrics
• Identify areas for improvement in business processes and technology tools, with a lens on risk management and mitigation
• Provide oversight and governance of the new Fund Distributor operating model post implementation
• Engage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the firm to effectively navigate the global organization
• Simplify complex topics and create innovative solutions for issues
• Develop content knowledge and the ability to absorb and synthesize data/information
• Use your creativity and initiative to develop high impact materials for communication and to help with decision making

About you

• 7-10 years of experience in asset management or financial services
• Familiarity with asset management middle and back-office functions
• In depth knowledge of fund distribution partners (agents / intermediaries)
• A strong understanding of retail product offerings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident presentation and communication skills
• Confidence that you will flourish on a fast-paced and high-profile project
• Demonstrative experience of working on large, enterprise level projects
• Effective project management skills
• Strong collaboration skills and experience of working cross-functionally
• Experience of successfully leading projects, influencing others and gaining consensus
• Intellectual curiosity and the desire to take initiative and deliver results
• A reputation as a good/flexible communicator and the ability to distil sophisticated concepts and information
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Strong in MS Office skills - PowerPoint, Excel, Word and SmartSheets

Manager comments

• Candidate must have flexibility to accommodate changing priorities across projects and portfolios and be able to bring a positive and creative approach to problem solving
• The role requires a balance between being a self-starter and consulting with the wider group
• Energy, creativity, and a drive to succeed are a must

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Our benefitsTo 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 tosupport 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 BlackRocks current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are requiredto work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people willalways be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments. About BlackRockAt 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