Associate/Vice President, Investment Guidelines Compliance at BlackRock

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Asset Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Strong Aladdin Knowledge, including Aladdin applications, trade flow process and data environment to review business processes of Aladdin Business Clients
Strong knowledge of Aladdin Compliance tools, including Monitoring tools (Dashboard, Compliance Research Hub, Compliance Workbench)
Ability to code compliance rules in Aladdin
Strong technical knowledge, specifically programming languages (such as Visual Basic, C++, Java, or Python) and understanding of relational database concepts (including SQL)
Strong Microsoft Office knowledge
Confident in working as part of a team that spans many functions, geographies, with a pragmatic approach and good judgement
Strong time management, ability to prioritize and keep calm under pressure

Responsibilities

Interpreting and analyzing investment guidelines of clients and coding them into the compliance system (Aladdin) using BlackRock’s proprietary coding language (similar to SQL) for internal and external clients
Aladdin Business implementation – Lead compliance channel for the process of compliance guideline coding for external client Aladdin system implementations
Partner with the Global Implementations lead and Change Manager to develop and execute regional strategy
New account coding – Provide oversight and support the process of interpreting client’s investment guidelines from the executed Investment Management Agreement (IMA) and implementing required controls in Aladdin
Guideline changes – Provide oversight and support the process of updating coding (controls) in Aladdin to reflect client’s updated requirements based on preferences or market conditions
Crafting new compliance rules, improving existing compliance coding, and investigating/troubleshooting potential errors
Participating in efficiency and improvement initiatives by providing ideas and suggestions on possible improvements to systems or processes
Leading or running strategic projects and initiatives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AladdinSQLinvestment guidelinescompliance codingportfolio complianceregulatory complianceclient implementations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the primary responsibilities of this role?

The role involves interpreting and analyzing client investment guidelines, coding them into BlackRock's Aladdin compliance system using a proprietary language similar to SQL, overseeing new account coding, handling guideline changes, and crafting or improving compliance rules.

What technical skills are required for this position?

Proficiency in BlackRock’s proprietary coding language similar to SQL is essential, along with experience interpreting investment guidelines from Investment Management Agreements (IMAs) and coding compliance rules in the Aladdin platform.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What opportunities are there for professional growth in this role?

The role offers opportunities to learn about all internal business departments and investment products globally, acquire knowledge of global regulatory regimes, grow professionally, develop skills, and build a strong network within the team and across the firm, including exposure to efficiency initiatives and strategic projects.

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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