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BlackRock Fund Registrations and Listings Associate in Dublin, Ireland
About this role
Business Unit Overview:
Are you looking to take your career to the next level and become a part of high a performing and fast-growing business? Do you want to work for the largest asset manager in the world? Do you have experience with international registration and listing experience? Then the FRL team in Dublin, Ireland who is responsible for the timely coordination of the cross-border fund distribution. The team accurately completes registration, listing, provides ongoing support of corporate and regulatory filings and reporting, of primarily all European domiciled BlackRock funds globally.
Additionally, you will assess the initial and ongoing requirements regarding registrations and/ or listings while providing critical input, analysis and guidance to internal BlackRock clients. You will also partner with internal and external partners (global regulators, international stock exchanges, fund directors, service providers, listing sponsors, etc.) to ensure smooth delivery of distribution solutions whilst maximizing efficiencies and monitoring regulatory, constituents.
Job Purpose/Background:
Seeking a hardworking, an ambitious learner, with strong work ethics that can adapt to a fast-paced group in a dynamic and consistently evolving landscape. As a member of fund distribution professionals, you will learn to provide skillful advice on and support the cross registration and stock exchange listing of BlackRock fund ranges across the globe. You will be consistently challenged by supporting a function that is viewed as business critical by BlackRock given the importance of providing RFL service within a robust governance structure. This role protects the integrity of the firm as viewed by our regulators, competitors and clients.
The position will report to the Vice President of the team and will form part of a team of FRL professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinating due diligence on regulatory requirements ensuring the correct procedures are in place, and initiate/implement change when required.
Facilitating the production of legal documentation and monitor on-going obligations for all fund marketing passports and listings.
Supporting the establishment of new or changed product structures & solutions.
Supporting the strong governance and control framework in place across BlackRock Europe with robust processes and procedures in place to meet all regulatory and statutory obligations.
Coordinating regulatory filings including updated fund documentation and KIIDs with regulators and exchanges within regulatory listing deadlines.
Coordinating shareholder mailings in respect of documentation updates and general meetings.
Preparing and presenting Board reports and communicating with the Fund and Management Company boards across Europe as required
Knowledge/Experience:
International fund passporting/marketing and listing experience preferred.
Knowledge of the regulatory and corporate environment for UCITS/ AIFMD funds preferred.
A legal or compliance background is an advantage.
Strong written, verbal and emotional quotient to clearly articulate sophisticated concepts, ideas and processes.
Skills/Qualifications:
Highly proficient in Excel and MS application skills.
Relevant third level or professional qualification.
Competencies:
An innovator who actively seeks to generate ideas that deliver scale, commercial benefits, client service, or control improvements?
Excellent communicator with strong influencing skills together with an ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
Strong teammate, self-starter, who develops a positive working environment to find ways to partner and effectuate a coordinated approach to tasks.
A strong project manager who is able to effectively prioritize workloads and adhere to deadlines.
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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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.