Associate, Risk and Controls at BlackRock

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience in risk, audit or business management within the asset management or broader financial services industry with a particular focus on risk and compliance frameworks
Strong project coordination experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information, summarize issues and think creatively
Strong proficiency and demonstrated experience working in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools is a plus
Innovative – always looking for ways to improve and enhance delivery, exuding an entrepreneurial “can-do” attitude
Ability to design, develop and draft high quality policy and procedure documents
Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment
Committed to a culture of excellence and a positive, inclusive experience for all
Team player who can work collaboratively and is inquisitive, comfortable with ambiguity
Exemplary communication skills (verbal and written)
Superior interpersonal skills; able to communicate and partner at all seniority levels and regions
High degree of professional discretion, integrity, and discernment
BS/BA required

Responsibilities

Maintain ongoing engagement with business stakeholders to monitor emerging risks, operational changes, and control enhancements in real time
Interpret company policies and procedures and implement them within the business unit
Develop business process, policy, risk management and controls documents
Develop bespoke training to build deep understanding of firm policies and procedures
Support culture of continuous improvement; identify opportunities to automate controls, streamline processes, and enhance risk visibility through data and analytics
Support the opportunities for improvement (“OFI”) process and provide connectivity across relevant teams to address critical events and resolution
Contribute to quarterly risk and control updates and leadership briefings
Be a key contributor to a risk aware culture
Support audit preparation efforts across the business unit, including documentation, stakeholder alignment, and pre-audit assessments
Serve as point of contact for Internal Audit and ensure timely responses to audit requests
Act as a subject matter expert on risk and control themes within the business, translating audit findings into actionable business insights
Facilitate cross-team collaboration during audit cycles and leverage learnings
Support business leads to ensure all internal audit requirements are delivered timely and accurately
Track and validate the implementation of agreed-upon remediation actions, ensuring timely and sustainable resolution of audit issues

Skills

Risk Management

Controls Assessment

Business Process Development

Policy Implementation

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analytics

Process Automation

Training Development

Compliance

Governance

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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