Enterprise Risk Management - Vice President

Technology and Operations (T&O) is responsible for the BlackRock’s worldwide operations across all asset classes and geographies. Each operational function sitting within the T&O are aligned with clients, products, fund structures and our third-party provider networks. T&O handles a breadth of services that impact the product and trade lifecycle as well as BlackRock’s client and employee experience.   

Position Overview:

T&O Risk and Control is within the first line of defense and is responsible for overseeing the operational risk management framework. The team proactively works across the operating platform to drive consistent global risk management practices. Activities include leading risk assessment and mitigation projects, establishing policies and standards, navigating external and internal audit engagements, operating event management, and analysis to support risk reporting.

The role is for a VP level professional to support the Head of EMEA Risk T&O in the oversight of the global risk framework and other business management activities. The position will work closely with a variety of stakeholders across T&O including the EMEA Executive team to drive the risk agenda for the region.  They will help to direct and/or support project management, implementation, coordination, and ensure alignment with regional counterparts in the 2nd and 3rd line functions. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting the oversight and execution of the risk framework in EMEA including SMCR, Board and Committees risk presentations, and ensuring that there is appropriate risk governance and oversight of the EMEA legal entities.

• Lead, support, and guide regional and global T&O teams in navigating operational risk requirements, Internal Audits, and regulatory engagement.

• Provide SME guidance related to internal controls and incorporating risk management routines in business processes.

• Support the development and continuous improvement of regional and global risk reporting to drive transparency around the most pressing issues.

• Collaborate with risk partners and T&O teams to ensure alignment on firmwide operational risk priorities, emerging risks and creating a strong risk culture.

Skills / Experience:

• Proven experience (generally 7+ years) working in a Risk Management or a related field.

• Proactive self-starter and the ability to work independently with a ‘roll up the sleeves’ attitude to drive operational excellence and achieve necessary tasks.

• Strong contributor with ability to deliver and prioritise in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple demands.

• Intellectually curious with the ability to navigate a matrixed organisation with a rapid pace of change.

• The ability to to build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence, challenge where needed to drive desired outcomes.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify emerging risks, summarize issues and explain risk trends from large quantities of data.

• Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills.  Ability to present to Boards and senior management.

• Strong documentation and process-oriented background with leading and managing complex projects.

• Attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset.

• Knowledge of EMEA landscape and understanding of regulatory risk management expectations.