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BlackRock Associate, Corporate Governance, Sustainability & Disclosure in Budapest, Hungary
About this role
Who We Are
BlackRock’s Legal and Compliance Department works with business teams to develop investment management products and business solutions that comply with the numerous legal and regulatory requirements to which BlackRock is subject. The Department also advises BlackRock’s senior management and Board of Directors on public company reporting and governance matters.
This position is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and intellectually curious associate to be part of a small, dynamic Corporate Legal team handling a wide range of general corporate, governance, sustainability, public reporting, and finance topics for the world's largest asset manager. In this role, you will develop expertise on corporate governance, intercompany transactions, corporate sustainability and public company reporting requirements; corporate philanthropy; and corporate subsidiary management. You will also gain broad exposure to BlackRock’s corporate governance and corporate sustainability practices and initiatives.
We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your rare skills, eagerness, and passion while giving you freedom to grow professionally and as an individual. ’You will be an integral part of the team, working on special projects, presentations and communications, team initiatives, industry research and more. The role will continue to evolve over time – an exciting opportunity for someone interested in working on the governance and corporate sustainability of the largest asset manager in the world, whose practices are followed closely by clients, shareholders, regulators and the broader public.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will work with BlackRock’s Corporate Secretary, Assistant Corporate Secretary and other members of the Corporate Legal team on the following:
Corporate Finance, Transactions and Subsidiary Matters:
Managing legal entity governance processes to ensure that legal entities are appropriately managed and directed in accordance with their governance documents, policies, applicable law and standard methodologies
Coordinating and supporting internal corporate restructurings and intercompany strategic and financial transactions in collaboration with global tax, finance and corporate development teams
Coordinating and liaising with global corporate secretarial colleagues to maintain accurate legal entity information
Assisting with the management and statutory compliance of U.S. and Caribbean-based subsidiaries in close coordination with other business functions
Responding to client business and diligence inquiries relating to subsidiary data
General Governance/Project Management:
Providing project related support, research and analysis of corporate and governance and public disclosure matters and handling issues and requests for information as directed by the Corporate Secretary and other members of the Corporate Legal Team
Administering Speaker Release agreements for external and Company hosted-events, coordinating with Corporate Communications and IP Counsel
Coordinating the review and update of internal policies to ensure consistency with applicable regulations, legal and market standards
Proactively identifying opportunities to make processes more efficient
What You’ll Bring
Ability to balance multiple and conflicting priorities and significant concurrent tasks to meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with an aptitude for research and the ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly
Ability to manage complex, interdepartmental projects in a professional, deadline-driven fashion
High-energy, positive “can-do” attitude, and an ability to work as a team player, accept substantial individual responsibility, and proactively create value for the team
A flair for creativity and problem solving and a keen eye for detail
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate college degree (BA/BS)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Visio)
Knowledge of the investment management industry, financial services, legal profession, or public company governance a plus
About BlackRock
BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. As of March 31, 2024, the firm managed approximately $10.5 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
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.