About this role

Team Overview

Regulatory Operations is a growing team responsible for designing, implementing & leading all aspects of BlackRock's regulatory processes. Our team is part of the Technology and Operations function at BlackRock, that makes up around one third of the firm's employees.

The Regulatory Operations team plays a key role; we own many of BlackRock's most sophisticated and critical regulatory reporting processes. We also act as the translation layer between Legal & Compliance, Technology and Operations teams. Working in Regulatory Operations provides you with opportunities and challenges to develop your skills and make an impact within our business.

We are looking for a Regulatory Controls Associate to:

• Join a local team supporting the wider Global Regulatory Operations
• Ensure production and quality control of data for BLK's Sustainability calculation process, which feeds into required regulatory and industry standard reporting. This critical process delivers ESG data to reports which provides clients with transparency and commitment to our ESG focus.
• Responsible for data gathering, validation and submissions processes, as they related to ESG globally.

• Experience in sustainability with strong data analysis and interpretation skills. This involves the ability to collect, process, and analyze large volumes of data to extract meaningful insights.
• Should be adept at using Excel for complex tasks such as data modeling, trend analysis, and creating detailed reports. Proficiency in functions, pivot tables, and macros is highly beneficial.
• Should have minimum know how to read SQL queries and should have intermediate skills to write queries to extract and manipulate data from various sources.
• Must be able to articulate complex data findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. This includes preparing comprehensive reports and presenting insights to stakeholders.
• Work effectively with colleagues from different departments, fostering a cooperative and productive work environment.
• Employ strategies such as prioritizing tasks, creating schedules, and setting realistic goals to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Must have a keen eye for detail to identify and correct errors in data. This includes thorough checking and validation of information before presenting it in reports.
• Identify issues proactively and develop innovative solutions. An example could be identifying a gap in current reporting practices and proposing a new method to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) is essential. Associates should be familiar with these frameworks and understand how to apply them in reporting.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practices to provide relevant and insightful reporting.

• A college degree is required, ideally in a finance or related field
• Operational experience (5+yrs) preferred within a financial reporting or regulatory environment
• Ability to understand and work with numbers
• Produces accurate work and spots mistakes/errors and makes appropriate corrections
• Ability to identify, prioritize and develop practical solutions for issues
• Exhibits strong time management and organizational skills
• Takes ownership for outcomes and is personally accountable for results
• Works efficiently to plan and prioritize their own and the wider team's workload
• Self-motivated - able to show initiative and come up with ideas without prompting
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills including ability to clearly articulate QC results, data issues to the team, VP and Controls team
• Technical proficiency: ability to navigate in-house applications, strong Excel, and preferred SQL skills and / or automation experience