Associate, Platform Oversight at BlackRock

Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Initial experience (2-5 years) in asset management, financial services, or consulting
  • Expertise in governance, oversight, and risk management
  • Proven experience in asset management, financial services, or consulting, ideally within a global and matrixed organization
  • Autonomous and structured work style, with a collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in team-oriented environments
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment
  • Excellent organizational skills and a process-driven approach to managing multiple priorities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across senior leadership and key functional areas
  • High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Fluency in English and German

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a critical thinker in the governance organization of the country and platform; ask the right questions to strengthen the governance framework and ensure compliance
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives and projects that align platform and country priorities with global governance objectives, in close collaboration with the DACH COO
  • Ensure policies, procedures, and systems are updated to comply with new regulatory requirements; identify and manage risks and ensure robust controls and processes are in place
  • Coordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders to ensure services are provided according to agreed standards (SLAs) and conduct regular control of outsourcing processes; coordinate internal and external audits
  • Prepare outsourcing risk analyses and risk and controls assessments, agree on SLAs and KPIs, execute periodic service review meetings, and conduct due diligence workshops
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization and with external partners to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution
  • Ensure proper reporting to the local management and supervisory boards of the platform

Skills

Regulatory Compliance
Outsourcing Governance
Risk Management
Project Coordination
Stakeholder Management
Policy Development
Internal Audit
SLA Management
Governance Framework
Controls Implementation

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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