**About this role** About this role **Business Unit Overview:** The Netherlands is strategically important for BlackRock in EMEA, with large client relationships across Institutional and Wealth. The Dutch team of around 80 staff is working with a sophisticated client base across Pension funds, Insurance companies, Banks, Wealth Managers and Distribution platforms. The Netherlands organisation also is the home of BlackRock Netherlands B.V., which is one of BlackRock’s key legal entities for Europe after Brexit. The Netherlands COO team is responsible for business management, strategy and analytics for the Dutch client businesses as well as the proper oversight on BNBV’s activities for the Board of Directors. The team engages with the leaders of each client business to drive key initiatives and work closely with internal stakeholders, including Investments, Corporate Strategy, Finance, Marketing, and Sales to ensure consistent messaging and clear coordination of critical projects internally. Furthermore, the Dutch COO team is responsible for the operation and administration of the Netherlands, and for monitoring performance results, allocation of resources and implementing metrics-driven sales execution to manage our business. **Position Overview:** The role of the Administrative Professional – Office Manager is to provide both administrative support to members of the Dutch team based in Amsterdam including the country manager as well as fulfil office management tasks. The essence of the Administrative Professional role is to ensure the smooth running of designated members of the team and of the Amsterdam office. The Administrative Professional – Office manager is one of the ‘constant factors’ at the office. The total team of administrative professionals consists of three people. Together this team is responsible for all administrative and office management tasks in The Netherlands. This is a fixed term opportunity. **Key responsibilities:** **Support:** + Provide high-level administrative support to the Country Manager. + Coordinate and execute travel arrangements and process expenses. + Scheduling of meetings with internal and external stakeholders and calendar management. + Preparing agendas, materials and notes for management and staff meetings + Ensure adequate support to various teams and Managing Directors + Backup function for Business Management in respect to administrative support and HR/Benefits **Operations:** Ensure smooth office operations to achieve organizational effectiveness and efficiency in the field of; + IT + Finance + Business services, + Health and safety + Security + Facilities + Events + Business Continuity ** Skills & Qualifications:** + Strong organizational skills together with an intelligent approach to diary management and problem solving + Pro active team player with good listening skills + Calm and capable - able to juggle conflicting demands on time and respond to deadlines + Knowledge of Microsoft computer packages (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) + Perfect command of Dutch and English, verbal and in writing + Excellent communication skills + Strong attention to detail and still maintaining speed in execution + Enjoys working in a global fast-paced, changing environment + Experience in the financial industry or consulting preferred, but not an absolute requirement. **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 (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock BlackRock 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.