EMEA Line of Business, Vice President at BlackRock

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Asset Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Highly motivated and experienced compliance professional
Expertise as a subject matter expert (SME) on FCA Client Money and Assets (CASS) rules
Knowledge of operational resilience and outsourcing rules, including DORA, EBA Outsourcing, and local European regulations across EMEA

Responsibilities

Act as SME on FCA CASS rules, providing regulatory interpretation, technical guidance, and oversight to the Business including CASS Governance and Oversight (CGO)
Lead oversight and implementation of second line compliance frameworks related to client money protection, including CASS requirements
Support investigation of complex CASS issues, ensuring accurate interpretation and practical application of FCA requirements
Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Finance teams to assess, escalate, resolve breaches, and mitigate client money protection risks
Provide oversight for design, maintenance, and enhancement of CASS control frameworks and policies, ensuring robust controls for safeguarding client money
Engage with senior management, internal/external audit teams, and regulators on CASS-related matters
Build relationships with client money business units to promote CASS awareness and embed good governance practices
Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on BlackRock’s CASS compliance program
Provide regulatory advice on interpretation and implementation of operational resilience and outsourcing rules across EMEA
Support development and execution of operational resilience and outsourcing frameworks, including second line controls aligned with UK and EMEA regulations
Collaborate with enterprise risk, technology, and business continuity teams on advice, oversight, and implementation of outsourcing and operational resilience frameworks
Work with European and Middle Eastern compliance teams to support delivery

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceClient AssetsOperational ResilienceOutsourcingRisk ManagementEMEA RegulationsUK RegulationsEuropean Regulations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and expertise are required for this Vice President role?

The role requires expertise as a subject matter expert on FCA Client Money and Assets (CASS) rules, experience in providing regulatory interpretation and technical guidance, leading compliance frameworks, investigating complex issues, partnering with cross-functional teams, and engaging with senior management and audit teams.

What is the company culture like at BlackRock's Compliance Department?

The Compliance Department focuses on protecting BlackRock’s reputation, providing client-focused advice, actively participating in business decisions to champion client interests, collaborating with the business, ensuring client interests are central, and cultivating a strong compliance culture.

What makes a strong candidate for this EMEA Compliance Vice President role?

A strong candidate is a highly motivated and experienced compliance professional with expertise in client assets compliance, particularly FCA CASS rules, and the ability to oversee frameworks, investigate issues, partner cross-functionally, and engage with senior stakeholders across UK and European operations.

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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