About this role
Team Overview
Regulatory Solutions 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 requires 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:
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- Identify and assess processes across BlackRock that can potentially transition into Regulatory Solutions.
- Work in the Implementation Team with focus on change management
- Enhance the production and quality control of data for BLK's cost calculation process, which feeds into mandatory regulatory and industry standard reporting covering Global jurisdictions. This critical process delivers cost data to reports which provides clients more transparency into the underlying costs of their investments.
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys taking ownership to find solutions to diverse challenges, thinks creatively, possesses the confidence to have an opinion and thrives under close scrutiny and time-bound targets.
Responsibilities
- Perform risk assessment of processes proposed for Regulatory Solutions
- Partner Stakeholders to identify potential processes for Regulatory Solutions
- Develop project plans, including timelines, roles and responsibilities
- Work with the wider team and senior Regulatory Solutions Management to communicate key aspects of the implementation
- Transition function into Regulatory Solutions Controls team and ensure stability
- Drive improvement and automation of oversight controls
- Work with technology and business team partners to support key development objectives
Knowledge/Experience
- A college/university degree is required
- Operational experience preferred within a financial reporting or regulatory environment
- Ability to understand and work with numbers
- Ability to identify, prioritize and develop practical solutions for issues
- Strong appetite for change and track record of enhancing control environments
- Exhibits strong time management and organizational skills
- Takes ownership for outcomes and is personally accountable for results
- Works effectively to plan and prioritize responsibilities including ongoing and ad hoc projects at a time
- Self-motivated - able to show initiative and come up with ideas without prompting
- Resilience to achieve goals and works hard to meet those goals
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Technical proficiency: ability to navigate in-house applications, strong Excel, and preferred SQL skills and / or automation experience
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.
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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.