BS/BA required; JD or other relevant graduate degree is a plus
5+ years of legal, regulatory, compliance or operational experience at a financial institution is preferred. Relevant experience at a large law firm or a federal regulator will also be considered
Demonstrate proficiency about various areas of financial regulation and/or willingness to learn about the operations of a large asset management company
Investment management compliance or direct OCC, SEC, or ERISA regulatory experience is beneficial
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, project management, presentation, inter-personal and relationship building skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills across time zones and audiences, including communicating directly with senior stakeholders
Ability to make decisions and exercise discretionary authority necessary to successfully perform job duties
Candidate must be a team player with excellent inter-personal skills who is approachable and engaging in multiple settings
Proficient use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and have an interest in applying and being a student of technology. Prior experience or knowledge of BlackRock’s Aladdin Platform and other technology tools or queries are beneficial
Responsibilities
Oversee BTC’s compliance with the requirements of OCC regulation, SEC rules, ERISA requirements, other applicable laws and regulations and applicable BlackRock policies
Coordinate BlackRock’s meeting with U.S. federal regulators including driving the preparation and delivery of reports to regulators
Track and understand the changing regulatory environment to ensure policies, procedures and key stakeholders are kept current with relevant changes
Conduct and oversee compliance testing of the operative effectiveness of policies and procedures
Review, draft and make recommendations to enhance relevant compliance policies and procedures
Closely coordinate with multiple levels of BlackRock management and governance forums to help address regulatory requirements on a timely basis
Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and deadlines