About this role
The BlackRock Investment Stewardship (BIS) is a 60+ member team operating across nine offices globally (Delaware, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., in the U.S., London in EMEA; and Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo in APAC), - and undertakes engagement with and proxy voting at portfolio companies on behalf of clients globally.
The Client Operations role is responsible for supporting the broader Investment Stewardship team by promoting narrative content that keeps clients informed of the work done by our team. You will be responsible for completing stewardship related client questionnaires and supporting BIS client strategy to ensure BIS continues to deliver best in class Stewardship services to BlackRock clients. In this role you will report to the Manager of Voting Operations in Wilmington, DE.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the production of stewardship related due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), request for proposals (RFPs), and client inquiries with a high level of accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail
- Support client strategy by filtering and prioritizing client meeting requests
- Assist with preparation of client meeting materials
- Partner with the BIS Client Engagement Lead on client strategy tasks and projects
- Collaborate with other functions across BlackRock (Communications, Investment Teams, Client Business) to deliver best in class client reporting
- Work closely with the BIS Communications team to regularly update and maintain a database of standard client responses
- Help enhance BIS processes around client responses and reporting
Proficiencies:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience is required
- Is a self-starter and can self-motivate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organized with ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
- Experience in writing DDQs and RFPs a plus
- Interest in corporate governance topics or willingness to learn
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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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