BlackRock Active Investment Stewardship Operations - Associate
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Team Overview
BlackRock Active Investment Stewardship (BAIS) is a specialist team within the active investment business and manages BlackRock's (BLK) stewardship engagement and voting on behalf of clients invested in active strategies globally. The team sits within BLK's Portfolio Management Group (PMG). BAIS activities are informed by our Global Engagement and Voting Guidelines and insights from active investment analysts and portfolio managers, excluding index equity, with whom we work closely in engaging companies.
Position Overview
The BAIS Operations Associate will be responsible for promoting sound corporate governance as an informed, engaged shareholder on behalf of clients invested in active strategies. They will be responsible for supporting the BAIS proxy voting platform by onboarding new accounts for voting, implementing control processes, and generating reports. As part of a new team at BlackRock, the role will have opportunities to develop and contribute toward strategic projects aimed at enhancing BAIS operational processes and procedures to ensure BAIS delivers best-in-class stewardship for BLK clients. The BAIS Operations Associate will report to the Head of BAIS Operations.
Key Responsibilities
+ Support the implementation of operational processes and procedures of the BAIS proxy voting platform.
+ Develop expertise of the proxy voting infrastructure and troubleshoot where necessary with third-party vendors, custodians, and/or other stakeholders.
+ Develop expertise in the interaction of the third-party proxy voting platform and BlackRock internal systems.
+ Partner with BAIS voting analysts, portfolio managers, and other internal stakeholders across the active platform and across the shared platform such as Securities Lending and Client Reporting to support the BAIS proxy voting platform.
+ Partner with portfolio onboarding to ensure proper set-up of new portfolios for proxy voting.
+ Support and enhance client reporting of BAIS proxy voting activity.
+ Maintain and enhance the BAIS operational environment to ensure regulatory and client obligations are met.
+ Implement standardized control and reconciliation processes.
+ Support _ad hoc_ requests within the scope of BAIS operations as needed for clients or other internal stakeholders.
Key Qualifications
+ An undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting, or other relevant field.
+ A minimum two to four years of experience, preferably in an operational role.
+ A keen interest in corporate governance and proxy voting.
+ Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships internally and with external parties.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.
+ Strong work ethic with the ability to prioritize, analyze, and resolve complex issues independently while paying consistent attention to detail.
+ Demonstrated problem-solving and project management skills.
+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
+ Experience working with corporate governance data is a plus.
+ Experience with SQL or Python is a plus.
**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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock ( | Twitter: @blackrock ( | LinkedIn: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Solutions Architect - Financial Services, Global Financial Services
Posted 4 days ago
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AWS is looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to help advise our Financial Services customers on how to best adopt and leverage the value of AWS technology. This is an ideal role for someone with some experience in the FSI industry, looking to learn and grow in financial services applications and infrastructure and that brings a solid understanding of the transformational value cloud technologies can provide.
Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will serve as a core member of the Financial Services team, and play a key role in executing our go-to-market strategy. You will engage with customers to develop technical solutions and value propositions leveraging the power of AWS cloud technology.
About the team
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent, or experience in a professional field or military
- Experience in IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries
- Experience within specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics).
- Experience in design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AWS technologies
- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Legal Counsel Financial Services
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Our client is a leading financial services company seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join their respected in-house legal team. This is a broad and varied role offering excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development in a collaborative environment based in London, with flexible hybrid working options.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice across mortgage, consumer lending, regulatory compliance, property, commercial contracts, data protection, corporate, and employment matters
- Support the business by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements and legal documentation
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to manage legal risks and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks
- Interpret and communicate complex legal and regulatory issues clearly to business teams
- Stay updated on evolving legislation, ensuring the company’s legal practices remain compliant and ahead of risk
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with at least 4 years PQE, ideally with experience in mortgage/consumer lending and financial services regulation
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with a strong commercial mindset
- Proven ability to manage a diverse workload independently while collaborating effectively within a team
- Experience gained in a reputable law firm and/or challenging in-house legal environment
Interested in this rewarding in-house legal counsel position? For more information, please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal.
Know someone who fits this role? Refer them to us! We offer a referral reward for successful placements. Visit our website for full details.
Commercial Lawyer - Financial Services
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About Konexo and Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with 74 offices across 35 countries worldwide committed to delivering client service excellence. As a full service law practice, Eversheds Sutherland acts for many sectors across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the US providing legal advice to clients in each of its practice areas including Real Estate, Corporate Finance, Commercial Advisory, Employment, Labour and Pensions, Litigation and Dispute Management.
Konexo is an established alternative legal services division of Eversheds Sutherland, created to meet client demand for high quality, interim legal, HR and compliance professionals. Konexo Legal Resourcing is a well-established and fast growing team created to meet demand for high quality interim lawyers, paralegals and legal project managers to support both clients and internal Eversheds Sutherland teams.
Commercial Lawyers
Konexo Legal Resourcing is receiving an increased demand for interim Commercial Lawyers to support our in-house clients which include some of the largest FTSE100 companies. We are keen to speak to qualified lawyers with a Commercial background who are at least 4-5 years PQE with Financial Services experience.
What you should have:
- Experience of commercial contract management and negotiation with proven ability to manage projects, negotiations and relationships with third parties and external advisers.
- Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements and providing legal advice on business issues. Agreements include: supplier, distribution, software licensing and outsourcing, procurement, major IT outsourcing projects.
- Familiar with the EBA outsourcing guidelines and the service requirements specified by the PRA.
- Review and remediation of service agreements
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, trouble shoot and problem solve in a creative and innovative manner.
- Ability to manage a varied workload with minimal direction with effective legal risk management and appropriate escalation of legal risk.
The benefits of joining Konexo Legal Resourcing:
- Our flexible resourcing model means you can choose how and when you work. People approach us for a whole range of reasons - they might be seeking a better work-life balance, the ability to develop their legal career whilst also having the time to pursue other interests, or they may simply want a way of working that offers greater control and flexibility that more traditional models don't provide.
- You will have access to high quality legal work, helping to consolidate on your experience and develop your career.
- We have full time, part time and more flexible ad-hoc hourly opportunities, with many of our roles offering hybrid or remote working.
What you get:
- The backing and support of a leading global law firm.
- Access to Partner support and other subject matter expert support within the firm throughout the placement.
- Access to the firm's knowledge systems, CPD training and webinars.
- Access to online know-how resources, such as PLC.
- You will be invited to Konexo's in-person and virtual networking events, in addition to firmwide webinars and events.
We are one of the first law practices to enter the flexible legal resourcing market, we have a wealth of experience in placing legal professionals both with Eversheds Sutherland teams and with international clients across a variety of sectors.
If you want to take charge of your career, work with a global law firm and some of the best companies in the world, then we would love to hear from you!
Due to the volume of responses we receive, unfortunately if you have not heard back from us within 4 weeks of applying, we are not progressing your application. Please feel free to review our vacancies at for roles in the future as this is updated frequently.
Legal Consultant - Financial Services
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Condor Resourcing is the ‘people’ resource of Fieldfisher Condor's suite of solutions.
We address a need when organisations find their in-house legal resources stretched, or there is a need for a lawyer with specific technical skills for a task or project. We support Legal Consultants who are looking for a varied and flexible career, without sacrificing on quality of work, all with the support of European law firm.
We are currently seeking an increased demand from our financial services clients and as such we are looking to connect with Legal Consultants in this sector. In particular we are seeing demand for the following skill sets;
- Derivatives
- Structured Finance
- Securitisation
The level of responsibility offered in our current roles is best suited to lawyers with a minimum of 3PQE, with a solutions driven and collaborative approach.
Whether you are an experienced consultant or are a lawyer considering your first interim role, please get in touch to learn more about our flexible resourcing platform.
Financial Services AI Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
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Leading Point is a specialist Data Management, Risk and AI solutions company based in London, Dubai, and New York. We deliver on complex risk management, foundational data capabilities, data products and AI solution mandates for global banks, asset and wealth managers, insurers and PE/VC.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Financial Services focused AI Engineer at Leading Point. The role is located in the London Area, United Kingdom, with the flexibility for some work from home. The AI Engineer will support delivery of AI use cases, workflows, analytics and solutions - responsible for tasks such as pattern recognition, MLOps, software development, neural networks, and natural language processing on a day-to-day basis.
Qualifications
- Pattern Recognition and Neural Networks skills
- Computer Science and Software Development skills
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Essential financial services experience (mins 5 years) and hands on AI engineering life cycle experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Management Consultant - Financial Services
Posted 2 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough analysis of client business operations, identifying areas for improvement and strategic enhancement.
- Develop and present comprehensive strategic recommendations, business cases, and implementation plans to senior client stakeholders.
- Lead and manage consulting project teams, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of engagements.
- Drive client engagement through effective communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving.
- Contribute to the development of intellectual capital and best practices within the firm's Financial Services practice.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts across various domains to deliver integrated solutions.
- Support business development activities, including proposal writing and client relationship building.
- Mentor and coach junior consultants, fostering their professional growth.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies impacting the financial services landscape.
- Ensure adherence to firm standards and methodologies throughout project lifecycles.
- Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in management consulting, specifically within the financial services industry (banking, insurance, asset management).
- Proven track record of successfully leading complex consulting projects from inception to completion.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Experience with financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic planning frameworks.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
- Ability to work effectively in both team environments and independently.
- Willingness to travel to client sites as required for in-person engagements.
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Commercial Lawyer - Financial Services
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About Konexo and Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with 74 offices across 35 countries worldwide committed to delivering client service excellence. As a full service law practice, Eversheds Sutherland acts for many sectors across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the US providing legal advice to clients in each of its practice areas including Real Estate, Corporate Finance, Commercial Advisory, Employment, Labour and Pensions, Litigation and Dispute Management.
Konexo is an established alternative legal services division of Eversheds Sutherland, created to meet client demand for high quality, interim legal, HR and compliance professionals. Konexo Legal Resourcing is a well-established and fast growing team created to meet demand for high quality interim lawyers, paralegals and legal project managers to support both clients and internal Eversheds Sutherland teams.
Commercial Lawyers
Konexo Legal Resourcing is receiving an increased demand for interim Commercial Lawyers to support our in-house clients which include some of the largest FTSE100 companies. We are keen to speak to qualified lawyers with a Commercial background who are at least 4-5 years PQE with Financial Services experience.
What you should have:
- Experience of commercial contract management and negotiation with proven ability to manage projects, negotiations and relationships with third parties and external advisers.
- Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements and providing legal advice on business issues. Agreements include: supplier, distribution, software licensing and outsourcing, procurement, major IT outsourcing projects.
- Familiar with the EBA outsourcing guidelines and the service requirements specified by the PRA.
- Review and remediation of service agreements
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, trouble shoot and problem solve in a creative and innovative manner.
- Ability to manage a varied workload with minimal direction with effective legal risk management and appropriate escalation of legal risk.
The benefits of joining Konexo Legal Resourcing:
- Our flexible resourcing model means you can choose how and when you work. People approach us for a whole range of reasons - they might be seeking a better work-life balance, the ability to develop their legal career whilst also having the time to pursue other interests, or they may simply want a way of working that offers greater control and flexibility that more traditional models don't provide.
- You will have access to high quality legal work, helping to consolidate on your experience and develop your career.
- We have full time, part time and more flexible ad-hoc hourly opportunities, with many of our roles offering hybrid or remote working.
What you get:
- The backing and support of a leading global law firm.
- Access to Partner support and other subject matter expert support within the firm throughout the placement.
- Access to the firm's knowledge systems, CPD training and webinars.
- Access to online know-how resources, such as PLC.
- You will be invited to Konexo's in-person and virtual networking events, in addition to firmwide webinars and events.
We are one of the first law practices to enter the flexible legal resourcing market, we have a wealth of experience in placing legal professionals both with Eversheds Sutherland teams and with international clients across a variety of sectors.
If you want to take charge of your career, work with a global law firm and some of the best companies in the world, then we would love to hear from you!
Due to the volume of responses we receive, unfortunately if you have not heard back from us within 4 weeks of applying, we are not progressing your application. Please feel free to review our vacancies at for roles in the future as this is updated frequently.
Legal Consultant - Financial Services
Posted today
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Condor Resourcing is the ‘people’ resource of Fieldfisher Condor's suite of solutions.
We address a need when organisations find their in-house legal resources stretched, or there is a need for a lawyer with specific technical skills for a task or project. We support Legal Consultants who are looking for a varied and flexible career, without sacrificing on quality of work, all with the support of European law firm.
We are currently seeking an increased demand from our financial services clients and as such we are looking to connect with Legal Consultants in this sector. In particular we are seeing demand for the following skill sets;
- Derivatives
- Structured Finance
- Securitisation
The level of responsibility offered in our current roles is best suited to lawyers with a minimum of 3PQE, with a solutions driven and collaborative approach.
Whether you are an experienced consultant or are a lawyer considering your first interim role, please get in touch to learn more about our flexible resourcing platform.
Associate Partner - Financial Services
Posted 121 days ago
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About Us
Where Innovation meets Excellence.
Be a part of a globally renowned management consulting firm that is on the front-line of industry disruption. We are a mid-size player with a supportive, entrepreneurial spirit that works with a market-leading brand in every sector, while our parent organization Infosys is a top-5 powerhouse IT brand that is outperforming the market and experiencing rapid growth.
Our consulting business is annually recognized as one of the UK’s top firms by the Financial Times and Forbes due to our client innovations, our cultural diversity and dedicated training and career paths we offer to our consultants. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work culture that inspires everyone to deliver their best.
The Team
Our Financial Services and Insurance practice supports some of the largest global firms and most recognizable local brands solve their biggest challenges in today’s age of constant disruption. With diverse services, ranging from strategy and advisory to large scale implementations and change initiates, from business change to operational transformation and leading-edge IT solutions, we help clients shape and achieve their growth agenda for a sustainable future.
Requirements
The Role:
- Provide leadership and direction to capture and sell transformation solutions and services to the relevant market segment.
- Accountability for consulting revenues and operating margins for the key account(s) responsible for
- Assume the role of trusted advisor to clients providing guidance in all matters within relevant market segments.
- Manage the business opportunities at key accounts to help ensure Infosys Consulting is positioned to capitalise on opportunities by providing high-quality services.
- Lead efforts to strengthen Infosys Consulting’s position in its largest clients, whilst broadening Infosys Consulting’s presence in its other existing clients.
- Be responsible for consistent delivery of services, solutions, and products on time and within cost on a best-value basis, and for developing processes that ensure business risks are evaluated, understood and factored into client solutions and services.
- Coordinate relationship-building activities with appropriate partners, engagement managers, subject-matter professionals, and other Infosys Consulting personnel on the engagement team(s) in an effort to help ensure they are well advised on important matters.
- Assist with proposal development, focusing on the Infosys Consulting value proposition, key differentiators, and win themes.
- Provide leadership to subordinate managers, taking an active role in guiding their professional growth and development, through coaching, counselling, performance development and mentoring.
- Highly commercial individual, commanding a presence with senior executives both internally and externally with ambition to exceed targets and expectations.
- Previous leadership experience within a services organisation, mentoring and guiding teams of consultants under direct leadership, as well as indirect and matrixed teams to harness talent, whilst delivering overall client satisfaction.
- Anticipate, create and define innovative and visionary solutions for solving client’s problems.
- Strong networks, relationships and involvement in relevant activities, industry conferences, forums, thought leadership articles etc.
- Comfortable working at senior level within complex organisations, able to build empathy, credibility and trust with key customers.
- Must have a proven track record of achievement in selling and delivering consulting and technology services, whilst delivering business objectives within large corporate environments where there is rapid change.
- The ability to operate and excel in a changing and dynamic environment.
- Should be a recognised expert within technology domain, and consistently demonstrate the ability to align the functional area with the business requirements to support the company vision.
- Strong presentation skills, experienced and comfortable presenting to large groups and delivering inspiring and engaging presentations.
- Intuitive ability to represent complex concepts in a clear, concise and compelling way.
- Collaborative team player, with a willingness to lead by example and roll up their sleeves.
- Passionate about disruptive innovation and transformational ideas.
- Mature interpersonal and influencing skills, especially at senior client levels.
- Be committed to advancing the Infosys brand through personal and professional growth.
- Ability to travel extensively as required.
About You
We are looking for key account consulting anchors, leading sales, delivery & proposition development, with experience in some of the below areas:
- Proven excellence in commercial development, commanding a presence with senior executives both internally and externally with ambition to exceed targets and expectations.
- Previous leadership experience within a services organisation, mentoring and guiding teams of consultants under direct leadership, as well as indirect and matrixed teams to harness talent, whilst delivering overall client satisfaction.
- Anticipate, create and define innovative and visionary solutions for solving client’s problems.
- Strong sales ability and closing skills at executive and board levels.
- Strong networks, relationships and involvement in relevant activities, industry conferences, forums, thought leadership articles etc.
- Interact as a peer at Board level in client companies and comfortable working at senior level within complex organisations, able to build empathy, credibility and trust with key customers.
- Must have a proven track record of achievement in selling and delivering consulting and technology services, whilst delivering business objectives within large corporate environments where there is rapid change.
- The ability to operate and excel in a changing and dynamic environment.
- Should be a recognised expert in communications, and consistently demonstrate the ability to align the functional area with the business requirements to support the company vision.
- Proven thought leadership within the field of communications, including production, syndication/publication of marketable knowledge.
- Strong presentation skills, experienced and comfortable presenting to large groups and delivering inspiring and engaging presentations.
- Intuitive ability to represent complex concepts in a clear, concise and compelling way.
- Collaborative team player, with a willingness to lead by example and roll up their sleeves.
- Inspiring leadership style with a proven ability to inspire direct and indirect internal teams, as well as clients to push the boundaries of what they thought was possible.
- Passionate about disruptive innovation and transformational ideas.
- Mature interpersonal and influencing skills, especially at senior client levels.
- Be committed to advancing the Infosys brand through personal and professional growth.
- An internal talent champion across all sectors; not only directly involved in recruitment, but also a key leader in growing and developing the sector-specific skills relative to Infosys’ current service offerings.
- Ability to travel as/when required.
Benefits
Why Join Us?
For the right talent that want to be part of a diverse team, innovation-driven practice and a high-performance culture, we offer industry-leading compensation and benefits, along with top training and development opportunities so that you can grow your career and achieve your personal ambitions. Curious to learn more? We’d love to hear from you. Join us today!