Managing Director - Government Affairs & Public Policy - Head of Europe and Middle East

BlackRock • London, CA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

This regional team head will be responsible for developing and leading BlackRock’s European and Middle Eastern Government Affairs and Public Policy strategy, as a key part of a global team. They will deliver this critical strategy and will lead policymaker engagement at the highest levels.

Requirements

• Government & Regulatory Affairs Experience: 15+ years in EU public policy, government affairs, regulatory affairs, or government service.
• Exemplary public policy acumen coupled with the ability to think strategically and devise practical and solutions-oriented strategies and advocacy plans.
• Proactive in identifying areas of risk and opportunities relative to the public policy environment.
• A public policy thought leader with broad credibility across the political spectrum.
• Excellent, demonstrated written and verbal communications capabilities.
• Leadership/Build Experience: Proven ability to set the direction and strategy for a government affairs/public policy function and to develop and execute strategy.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing a high-performance and collaborative team, including external consultants.
• Policy leadership experience working in a relevant industry, including in-depth knowledge of government affairs across EMEA.
• Deep understanding of regulatory policy and process relevant to the financial services industry and the asset management business preferred.
• Business Partnership: Experience in delivering exceptional results in a multinational firm with complex matrix structures and reporting relationships.
• Proven ability to work with different stakeholders and translate complex information across functions and regions.
• Staying up to date on external activities related to the firm’s priority issues and keeping others within the firm informed of key developments.
• Insightful in engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including clients.
• Strategic relationships, based on mutual respect, in the public policy community.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, educate, build coalitions, and partner with legislators, government officials, regulators, political leaders, as well as industry and community groups.

Nice To Haves

• Financial services experience is a plus.
• Experience building, growing and effectively leading this regional function is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive government affairs vision and integrated public policy advocacy strategy across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; execute that strategy to deliver results.
• Lead, manage, and inspire a high performing EMEA government affairs and public policy team.
• Proactively define BlackRock’s public policy positioning and engagement strategy on key issues impacting investors in EMEA, collaborating across teams and regions to ensure global consistency.
• Lead external engagement with senior policy makers in EMEA, including direct engagement with senior government officials in individual countries and at the EU level.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across BlackRock, providing them with critical analyses of the reputational and commercial implications and opportunities associated with policy developments and geopolitical trends.
• Develop policymaker engagement programs for senior stakeholders across BlackRock, including business leaders and country heads.
• Work across Global Corporate Affairs to develop messaging and content to proactively define our brand with policymakers.
• Build and maintain a deep networks of contacts both within BlackRock and externally with policymakers, trade associations, academics, and other stakeholders.
• Represent BlackRock in industry conferences and forums with government officials.
• Integrate with global policy and advocacy efforts seamlessly and effectively as part of a 1BlackRock culture.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees