Job Description

Description

About this role

BlackRocks Legal & Compliance Department protects BlackRocks reputation and provides advice to and oversight and monitoring of, BlackRocks business. The department is passionate about both understanding and advising on the impact of regulation in our business and on challenging, coordinating and monitoring business activities with the objective of:

* Actively participating in business decisions to foster our clients interests and assist the business in translating compliance requirements and expectations into their daily work;
* Putting client interests at the center of everything we do;
* Ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations;
* Encouraging and improving the strong compliance culture within BlackRock;
* Providing thought leadership on the effect and implementation of regulatory change;
* Encouraging excellence within our team; and
* Actively developing, the skills knowledge and careers of each member of the Compliance team

We know you want to feel valued every single day, and be recognized for your contribution. At BlackRock, we strive to empower our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success. With over USD $6 trillion of assets we have an extraordinary responsibility: our technology and services empower millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being. Come join our team and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference.

To ensure your success in the role, you should have the following qualifications:

* 1-4 years work experience - working within an asset management or investment banking environment a plus
* University degree or other equivalent professional qualification
* Basic knowledge of the markets, asset classes and products
* Strong Compliance experience and an understanding of regulatory rules
* An interest in and awareness of the regulatory landscape
* Experience owning and delivering projects
* Strong organizational skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision over time
* Strong analytical skills
* Strong technology skills including confidence in the use of Word, Excel and PPT applications
* Ability to work in and enjoy a fast paced and challenging working environment
* High standard of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
* Ability to clarify tasks and requirements, organize time, and lead workload to ensure deadlines are met
* Committed to thinking and acting with integrity and honesty
* Curiosity and eagerness to learn and inquire on new topics, processes and to understand the larger picture

Core, Associate:

As a member of our Core Compliance team are you will be passionate about supporting and empowering our business colleagues globally to operate in compliance with key Compliance policies and procedures. In this capacity the team operate a number of processes that underpin many daily compliance activities. You are a fundamental part of the team. The successful candidate will passionate about Core Compliance activities globally and will interact on a regular basis with L&C colleagues across the globe.

The key enterprise wide policies and processes that the Core Compliance team are responsible for operating, overseeing and supporting every day include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Personal Trading
* Gifts & Entertainment
* Outside Activities
* [Business Integrity] reporting
* MiFID II Knowledge and Competence [BPST only]
* Supporting employees in following the abovementioned policies by providing training and advice; monitoring of adherence to these policies
* Developing relevant analytics, visualizations, management information and reporting for senior management, Boards and governance bodies related to coordinating compliance with the above-mentioned policies
* Supporting the business and leading all aspects of process operation and reporting the firm's Complaints handling policy
* Supporting the team in ensuring effective record keeping and reporting in relation to the EMEA Compliance Training expectations including associated reporting and partner concern
* In addition to daily activities, the Core Compliance team participates and takes the lead on a variety of strategic compliance initiatives, projects and process reviews which link closely to business as usual activity.

As a result of the scope and nature of the various policies and procedures that the team run daily the role also includes noteworthy engagement with individuals at all levels in the firm and with all business areas, providing an excellent opportunity to learn about the broader firm and build a strong network of contacts across BlackRock globally, both within the L&C department and more broadly across the firm.

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.

About BlackRock

BlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. As of September 30, 2020, the firm managed approximately $7.81 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide.



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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.