Vice President, Oversight & Governance

About this role

Investment Oversight Group

The EMEA Investment Oversight Group is regionally responsible for oversight, challenge and supervision on behalf of regional boards’ investment products, new propositions, ongoing product and portfolio management oversight, sustainability, liquidity and performance assessment. We ensure alignment with BlackRock’s client fiduciary principles and regulatory expectations through ongoing effective oversight meeting with our policies and procedures.

Investment Oversight – Performance, Vice President - Dublin

The successful candidate will join our Dublin team to lead the execution and continued enhancement of our fund performance analysis, remediation management, reporting and general fund oversight, championing our delivery of value to our clients. Requiring an excellent standard of implementation and efficiency, the role will drive analysis, insightful management information, good governance and continuous improvement. Technical automation, design capabilities and implementation experience in a similar role (for example use of Python, Power BI, R, Matlab, and AI agents) is expected.

The position will also contribute to and develop processes and policies more broadly within Investment Oversight including investment policy implementation, truth-in-label, liquidity and fund sustainability characteristics, also as components in value assessment.

The Vice President will liaise closely with BlackRock’s Portfolio Managers, Strategists, Risk group, Legal & Compliance group and other stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Operating Investment Oversight processes for fund Performance and Fees
• Regularly preparing and presenting reviews to management, the boards and/or committees; coordinating with stakeholders in the identification and successful, timely remediation of escalated matters.
• Participating in day-to-day oversight, assisting the business in translating the highest fiduciary standards into their daily work, in line with applicable regulation and guidance.
• Generating, maintaining and reviewing investment strategy guideline and performance assessment information across the range of funds to which they assigned, applying those guidelines to their oversight and governance
• Participate in the Product Development Lifecycle from initial concept through to launch and ongoing oversight of fund performance and pricing
• Sourcing, validating and analysis of performance data, preparation of presentations and performance reporting for BlackRock governance bodies
• Continually developing knowledge of asset management regulatory frameworks, in particular with respect to Performance and Price & Value including, understand their application and impact on fund ranges under the team’s oversight

Experience

Our ideal candidate will

• Possess over 7 years' experience within an investment/fund manager or leading professional service firm including governance, oversight or regulatory leadership experience
• Have expertise in EU/UK funds supervisory regimes as well as practical experience translating and implementing requirements into internal framework and policies.
• Be knowledgeable across a broad variety of investment strategies within a mutual fund format (including active and passive, alternatives, LDI and pensions), instruments, utilisation of derivatives, leverage, hedging and pricing
• Have demonstrable interest in current markets, fund value concepts and regulatory themes application and able to articulate them to a high standard of insight and understanding
• Exhibit strong execution, project, partnership and relationship management skills including prioritisation and time management skills; ability to manage multiple requirements and deliver effective outcomes efficiently.
• Have proven ability to engage successfully with stakeholders at all levels of the business in a fiduciary governance context
• Be a highly-motivated self-starter, demonstrating sound judgment, strong team ethic, combined with high energy, enthusiasm and resilience.
• Possess relevant qualifications and experience include those related to risk, investment performance and attribution, investment compliance or financial markets, supported by a practical experience
• Have excellent communication and reporting capabilities – ability to clearly articulate at all levels, including portfolio managers, fund directors, external auditors, senior management and experienced in presenting to boards and regulators
• Possess high competency and productivity in applications such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Smartsheet, Python scripting in order to automate and develop robust processes for the acquisition, processing and QA of large data sets.
• Be fluent in professional English language, other European languages an advantage.

Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

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.