Board Management & Governance, Associate

Associate Within Fund Board Governance

Do you strive to implement the highest corporate governance standards? Would you like to use your know-how to make a difference day in and day out at the world's largest asset manager? Look no further. Black Rock is seeking an Associate within Fund Board Governance, based in Budapest. We know how it feels to be valued every single day and be recognized.

Black Rock takes a dynamic approach to alternative investments, creating investment vehicles that increasingly capitalize on evolving opportunities in fast-changing markets. We offer clients strategies designed to provide returns with low correlations to the broad equity and bond markets, including private equity, real estate equity and debt, fund of hedge funds, single-strategy hedge funds, long-only absolute return strategies, commodities, and structured products.

As a Corporate Governance Authority, you will work closely with internal asset management teams and business partners to ensure communications operate effectively and to the highest standards.

Working as part of the EMEA Board Governance Team (EBG), you will provide global support to teams in London, Dublin, and Luxembourg and support Alternatives and UCITS fund ranges, as well as Corporate Boards. The Budapest team was established in 2020 and supports global governance activities, ensures all applicable governance requirements are met, and delivers standard company secretarial activities in a timely and effective manner.

Key focus areas include the preparation of board packs, post-meeting follow-ups, and maintaining high standards of governance support. Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential.

Due to its global reach, EBG Budapest is in a strong position to align and ensure consistent processes across fund ranges, identify process differences and propose improvements, and drive standardization across governance activities. The successful candidate will explore opportunities for automation, improve efficiency through technological solutions, and support preparation of board packs and post-meeting activities.

• Preparation of board meeting documents / creation of the "board pack"
• Agenda
• Notice
• Board pack
• Meeting minutes / skeleton minutes
• RCS filings – regulatory filings
• Preparation of the yearly board calendar
• Board evaluations – presentation summary
• Applying e-signatures to documents
• Diligent access review (board management software)
• Collation of board statistics
• Maintaining and updating board biographies
• Global trackers
• Review of minutes prepared by external service providers
• Splitting of minutes
• Blue Print updates
• Director / Manager changes
• Onboarding process – Market opening
• Fund document in house transition
• CBI ONR Filings
• Document filings
• Other ad-hoc and administrative tasks
• Lead and coordinate a small team of 2–3 people

Successful candidates:

• Can maintain the confidence of Boards and Committees
• Have experience in the investment / funds management industry
• Have a good knowledge of investment management

Key personal attributes:

• High level of intellectual agility and creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong ability to manage business expectations
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills

The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within a successful global team that has extended its footprint to Budapest.

• Fluent / high level of English
• Bachelor's degree in economics / finance or law or administration
• Experience at a multinational company, especially in financial industry (advantage)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to shifting timelines
• Highly organized with excellent time management
• Strong attention to detail and proofing skills
• Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Strong Excel skills (advantage for automation initiatives)
• KYC / Client onboarding experience (advantage)
• Familiarity with Blueprint / Diligent software (advantage)
• Previous experience in leading or…