BlackRock Investment Stewardship - Associate at BlackRock

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Asset Management, Financial Services, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Minimum undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting or related discipline
Understanding of and curiosity about corporate governance, sustainability-related risks

Responsibilities

Serve as an expert in BlackRock's Investment Stewardship team focusing on corporate governance, including environmental and social issues/risks, from an investment perspective in AxJ for key audiences internally and externally, ensuring accurate and widespread understanding of activities
Conduct research and analysis of governance, environmental and social issues from an investment perspective and collaborate with investment teams and other key stakeholders to share views
Implement approved corporate governance policies for sectors and key markets in the region through engagement with investee companies, including voting at shareholder meetings
Engage with Chairmen, CEOs and other senior representatives of investee companies to address issues including industry trends, strategy, financial performance and corporate governance
Contribute to regular updates of publicly available documents, including voting guidelines and engagement priorities, ensuring relevance and timeliness
Work closely with the Head of BIS AxJ on assessing key regulatory and market developments in the BIS field to ensure BlackRock's approach remains at the top tier of best practice
When required, take ownership for communication with the regional advisory committee and, in conjunction with the Committee's chairperson, ensure members remain informed of regional developments and equipped to guide the team's work
Supervise various corporate governance standards and best practices in the market and contribute to internal guidelines' refreshment
Initiate, lead and/or participate in internal research projects as needed, including contributing to key public policy debates and responding to policy consultations
Work with index equity portfolio managers, client business teams and other key internal partners to strengthen alignment of BIS stewardship activities with clients’ long-term financial objectives

Skills

Corporate Governance

Proxy Voting

Shareholder Engagement

ESG

Investment Stewardship

Policy Analysis

Research

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.

Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.

Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.

The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.

BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.

The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.

Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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