Job Description

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About this role

BlackRock is one of the worlds preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the worlds capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares ETFs.

Role Description

The firm is seeking an individual to join the Global Financial Crime Compliance Team based in Mexico City, responsible for enhancing BlackRocks global anti-corruption compliance program in the LATAM region. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate extensive knowledge of, and experience in, anti-corruption compliance, particularly as it pertains to the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act, Mexicos General Law of Administrative Responsibility and other local legislation. The role will require the individual to be able to operate across a fast paced business environment providing anti-corruption compliance expertise. The role will primarily involve working with the Legal and Compliance team in LATAM and various business stakeholders.

The role will report directly to the Global Lead of Anti-Corruption Compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

* Work closely with the Global Lead of Anti-Corruption Compliance in enhancing a global framework in relation to managing the risk of bribery

* Provide advice to the business on relevant laws and regulations, application of BlackRock's Global Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, transactional due diligence, policy development and process improvement, delivering training and awareness sessions and conducting anti-corruption risk assessments

* Determine if policies, procedures and controls of the anti-corruption program are adequate, effective and in compliance with regulatory requirements/designed to meet global standards. Identify risks, potential concerns and control issues; determine the root cause of issues; provide best practice recommendations; and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are developed and implemented

* Form strong relationships with key stakeholders within the business to ensure proper tone-at-the top is implemented to mitigate risk

* Conduct periodic testing reviews and monitoring of our business activities, including alternative assets, to ensure compliance with relevant financial crime regulations

Key Experiences and Skills

* The successful candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in addressing anti-bribery risks, including those governed by the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act, Mexicos General Law of Administrative Responsibility and other anti-bribery laws and regulations in LATAM

* Experience working with real asset businesses such as Infrastructure, Real Estate or Private Equity funds would is preferred

* Preferred fluency in written and verbal Spanish communication skills. The candidate will need to be proficient in written and spoken English. Experience drafting policies and procedures, performing risk assessments, testing and monitoring, third party risk management, data analysis and metrics reporting

* Experience working with asset management firms would be an advantage, but is not essential

* Excellent communication skills and have high regard as a solution provider

* Teamwork skills the candidate must be flexible in his/her work style and be able to work appropriately with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels

* Ideally a professional qualification such as professional accountancy certification, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), etc.

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

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 childrens 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. Its why were 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 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.