Corporate Actions, Tech & Ops, Vice President
BlackRock
Gurugram, IndiaPosted 1 month ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Hybrid work model: 4 days in office, 1 day remote per week
- Strong retirement plan and comprehensive healthcare
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Senior leadership role with team oversight
- Focus on risk management and operational improvement
- Global, multi-time zone team collaboration
Role overview
The Corporate Actions Vice President is a senior leadership role within BlackRock’s Outsourced Platform Services (OPS) team, which delivers corporate actions support to external institutional clients using the Aladdin investment operations platform. The role oversees service delivery, risk management, and team performance across assigned client portfolios or operational areas, ensuring accurate, timely processing and adherence to control standards. The Vice President leads a team of Analysts and Associates, acts as a key escalation point for complex issues, and partners with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, scalability, and operational efficiency. Success is measured by service quality, risk management, team development, and enhanced operational performance over time.
Responsibilities
- Own service delivery and risk outcomes across assigned client portfolios or operational areas, ensuring processing accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to control standards.
- Provide oversight of complex corporate action events, applying sound judgment to protect client outcomes and manage operational risk.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for operational issues, stakeholder concerns, and risk events, driving timely and well-informed resolution.
- Lead and strengthen the control environment, ensuring processes are consistently followed, risks are identified early, and documentation supports an audit-ready framework.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align on priorities, resolve issues, and support overall client service delivery.
- Drive process improvement and operational efficiency, including the adoption of technology, data solutions, and scalable workflows.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members, supporting performance, skill development, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in corporate actions, investment operations, or a related field, including leadership responsibility for teams, processes, or client outcomes.
- Proven ability to manage operational risk and maintain strong controls in a complex, high-volume environment.
- Experience leading and developing teams, with a focus on performance management and talent development.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in managing complex or time-sensitive issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, clients, and operational teams.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a deadline-driven environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have
- Advanced experience of 10-14 years with corporate actions processes across global markets.
- Familiarity with financial messaging standards (e.g., SWIFT corporate actions messages) and custodian workflows.
- Experience working in a multi-client or outsourced operating model.
- Experience contributing to or leading transformation initiatives, including process improvements, system implementations, or operational scaling efforts.
- Familiarity with investment operations platforms or workflow tools (e.g., Aladdin or similar systems).
- Experience using data tools, automation, or AI-enabled solutions to improve operational processes.
- Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA or equivalent) is a plus.
Benefits
- A strong retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Additional details
- The Outsourced Platform Services (OPS) Corporate Actions team delivers corporate actions support to external institutional clients using BlackRock’s Aladdin investment operations platform.
- The team operates globally across key locations, working together to provide continuous coverage and consistent service across time zones.
- The group focuses on delivering accurate, timely processing with a strong emphasis on risk management, controls, and client outcomes.
- The team is recognized for its ability to support complex client requirements across multiple operating models, custodians, and markets.
- BlackRock’s hybrid work model requires employees 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.
- Guidance on AI use for candidates: BlackRock encourages thoughtful use of AI to learn and prepare but focuses on candidates' own experiences, thinking, and judgment during the interview process.
- About BlackRock: The company’s mission is to help people experience financial well-being. Clients use investments to save for retirement, education, homes, and businesses, which also support the global economy. BlackRock invests in its employees with networks, benefits, and development opportunities.
- BlackRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer, evaluating qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected attributes.