About this role
Job Title: Director - Regional Head of Resiliency, Safety and Security (RSS)
Location: Singapore
Reports To: Global Head of Resiliency & Safety
Job Summary: The Regional Head of Resiliency, Safety and Security (RSS) for Asia Pacific (APAC) provides strategic and operational leadership for all RSS functions across the region. This includes oversight of Business Continuity, Operational Resilience, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Health & Safety, Corporate Security, and Executive Operations. The role ensures the resilience, safety, and security of BlackRock’s operations, employees, and assets across Asia Pacific.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all RSS functions within the APAC region.
- Works closely with regional leadership, Technology & Operations and Enterprise Solutions leadership to ensure activities are well coordinated.
- Coordinate the activities of functional staff, ensuring alignment with global strategies and objectives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact / escalation for regional RSS issues with senior leadership, providing timely and effective resolution.
- Collaborate with global and regional leaders to drive continuous improvement and innovation in Enterprise Services.
- Serve as the senior Enterprise Services representative in times of crisis, and when ES is supporting the firm’s response to various crisis related issues.
- Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory matters, with a specific responsibility to focus on new and emerging Operational Resilience regulations
- Direct oversight of the following areas of the RSS portfolio: Business Continuity, Operational Resilience, Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery
- Driving business continuity planning and execution, ensuring the resilience of operations in the face of disruptions and supporting incident response and crisis management.
- Compliance with global policies and local regulations related to Operational Resilience
- Working in close partnership with the respective global heads, provide strategic support and oversight for the delivery of the following RSS functions in the APAC region: Corporate Security, Executive Operations and Health & Safety.
- Serve as a local people leader, responsible for supporting employees in their professional development and serving as the local lead during cyclical HR related activities (e.g. performance reviews, compensation, training, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a similar function, preferably within a global organization.
- Direct experience with running business continuity, operational resilience and health and safety functions
- Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to coordinate and motivate a diverse team.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering effective and timely solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Knowledge of regional regulations and best practices related to the functions within RSS.
- Willingness to travel within the region as required.
- Ability to operate in a matrix environment, with both direct and dotted line reports.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within the APAC region.
- Professional certifications related to corporate security, real estate, facilities management, or business continuity.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
