Director, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for BlackRock France, Belgium and Luxembourg

About this role

Job Purpose/Background:

The COO reports to the Country Head France, Belgium and Luxembourg (FraBeLux). He/she is responsible for coordinating and responding to all internal and external - including regulatory - requests acting as a liaison for matters of importance on behalf of Country Management.

The FraBeLux region covers over 330 employees across 5 offices (2 in Paris, 2 in Luxembourg, 1 in Belgium)

This position drives the establishment and monitoring of management information and key performance indicators (KPIs), oversees management of internal databases, budget, business analyses and local and regional projects. This position requires interaction with senior management and other department heads in the FraBeLux region and globally across business units. The role offers the opportunity to work with senior leadership in a growing and dynamic environment and provides the candidate with a unique view of the functioning of a world-class asset management organization.

This position is a multi-faceted role, which requires a strong work ethic, analytical, organizational and planning skills and sound judgment, professionalism and discretion, given the high level of confidentiality of information and data accessed.

Key responsibilities - Country COO

Strategic and Operational Change Management

• Contribute to the development and execute the Country Plan in partnership with the Country Head and Country Leadership team
• Coordinate with client businesses to execute on their growth strategy in the region
• Contribute to the development and execution of change initiatives related to the legal entities
• Manage other strategic and tactical country level projects and change initiatives as required
• Support EMEA wide initiatives at the country level (talent, cost savings, client experience, sustainability etc.)

Running the business, governance & oversight

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining an effective governance framework for the Country Offices and legal entities
  • Oversee key processes and procedures at the Country level and ensure effective controls are in place
  • Perform self-check / self-audits at country level (as relevant)
  • Partner with L&C to ensure adequate controls and effective governance of locally regulated legal entities
  • Oversee adherence to local compliance obligations and ensure that local employees adhere to firm policies
  • Oversee expenses for Country Management as well as local people and culture initiatives
  • Accountable for tracking of management's and board’s strategic priorities

Culture carrier, promotor of One-BlackRock

• Oversee the proper and consistent functioning of the Country Office liaising with business channels and corporate functions: HR, Legal & Compliance, TES, Finance, RQA, Internal Audit, etc.

• Monitor consistent treatment of employees (e.g. comp, promotions, etc.) across functions and sponsor initiatives acting as a BLK culture carrier
• Maximize consistency (to the extent possible) among business channels in client approach and product requirements
• Maximize consistency (to the extent possible) at EMEA level with other Country Offices

BLK Representative

• BLK local internal representative for client businesses and corporate functions as it relates to the region
• The Country COO may, also act as a BLK representative for regulators, trade associations, clients or other parties in the local ecosystem.    

Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's degree, a Masters/CFA (Economics / Business Administration) is a plus.
• Experience in financial services, consulting or strategy roles, asset management experience is a plus.
• Ability to build strong and effective networks with local business leaders and members of key functional areas

Skills/Competencies

• Strategic thinking - ability to collaborate with senior management team and drive execution of local strategy plans
• Project management – ability to drive local initiatives with multiple local and regional stakeholders in a structured and well-coordinated manner 
• Good connectivity / network in London and across Continental Europe, ability to establish and maintain efficient relationships with partner functions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English and French
• Strong presentation and technical skills required
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritise
• Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills  
• Sound judgment, professionalism and discretion
• Ability to function effectively within a dynamic environment
• Strong financial and business analytical abilities
• Ability to manage a small team, delegate to them and make them grow, help them to be agile and to provide accurate deliveries
• Attention to details / accuracy of deliverables is key given senior exposure  

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.

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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