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Associate, Corporate Actions

Employer
BlackRock
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 22, 2022

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Job Function
Banking
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Description

About this role

Overview:

Our Global Corporate Actions team has primary operating centers in Edinburgh, Delaware, Gurgaon and Singapore. Our objective is to lead and provide a world-class Corporate Action service through the application of governance and controls crafted to mitigate risk to the Firm and our Clients. We operate as a single, global entity designed around a robust "pass-the-book" philosophy. This allows the effective and controlled transition of workload across our primary locations and enables us to have a good night's rest!

As an Associate, you will provide high quality Corporate Action service in accordance with our standard operating procedures to reduce risk to our clients and the firm. This is a multi-functional role where the team will manage the creation of events and own the corporate action process throughout the entire event lifecycle. You will serve as a liaison with BlackRock's Global Custodian network and work on BlackRock's proprietary operating platform, Aladdin, where there are multiple of applications including the Corporate Actions Manager (CAM).

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that all corporate action events across markets and asset types (equities, fixed income and derivatives) are captured, validated and updated in Aladdin
  • Adhere to daily controls and work together as a team to complete daily deliverables.
  • Support the global "Pass The Book" strategy and partner with global colleagues to identify best practice in BlackRock's processes and drive consistency.
  • Manage queries received from both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Escalate all material risk items and service issues to the senior management on a timely basis.
  • Work closely with business partners including other Investment Operations teams to ensure an efficient and effective work flow and adopt a 'One BlackRock' approach to problem solving.
  • Perform provider governance and ensure providers are in line with BlackRock's Target Operating Model.
  • Be a Student of the Market by maintain awareness of industry developments and how they impact BlackRock.
  • Participate in local, regional and global projects.


Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred but not required).
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Corporate Actions or an Investment Operations / Global Custody role
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong client and partner service orientation.
  • Strong risk mitigation attitude; ability to apply judgement as to when to raise issues.
  • Proficient in Mandarin
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to work directly with clients and across all levels of staff and management.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and process innovation.
  • Data Analytics skills preferred; coding knowledge (VBA,SQL, PYTHON, RPA) will be a plus.


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.

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 careers.blackrock.com | www.blackrock.com/corporate | Instagram: @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

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