Associate, Investments Product Development London, England
Job description
About this role
Closed End Funds Company Secretarial Administrative Assistant
BlackRock currently manages and administers 9 closed end funds with assets under management of c. £4.5bn. The department is staffed by a 9-strong team that provides marketing, administration and regulatory compliance for BlackRock’s Closed End Funds. The team is seeking to recruit an assistant to join the Company Secretarial team to provide administrative Company Secretarial support. The successful applicant must be articulate and well presented, with the ability to deal with senior individuals, good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. They should have strong administration skills and excellent attention to detail.
Responsibilities will include:
- Providing support to three team Company Secretaries (collating papers for board meetings, uploading papers to electronic board books, helping to coordinate client meetings and shareholder meetings);
- Dealing with board and shareholder correspondence;
- Assisting with production of annual and interim reports and Forms of Proxy
- Assisting with AGM preparation (liaison with portfolio management team to prepare AGM presentations, draft scripts and proof-read documents)
- Assisting with regular share issues and share buy backs (updating shareholder authority tracking schedules, updating market announcements and making relevant Companies House filings)
- Assisting with ad hoc team projects (fund launches, placings and other corporate actins).
- Preparing and uploading stock exchange announcements (including month end reports, significant shareholding disclosures, announcements regarding directors’ dealings;
- Preparing and submitting Companies House filings and maintenance of statutory records;
- Assisting with website review and maintenance
The ideal candidate will be keen to progress and gain formal company secretarial qualifications.Support will be provided for study leave and exams.
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.
