Investment Guidelines Compliance - Associate

About this role

Are you searching for a rewarding, challenging, multi-faceted opportunity with the world's largest asset manager? Look no further! At BlackRock we are seeking a passionate sustainability and regulatory reporting professional to join our Dublin based Product Governance and Reporting (PGR) team. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your rare skills, eagerness, and passion while giving you freedom to grow professionally and as an individual. We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution. At BlackRock we strive to empower our employees and actively engage your involvement in our success. With more than $12 trillion in assets managed, we have an exceptional responsibility to help individuals save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being. Come join our team and experience what it feels like to be part of an organization that makes a difference. Team and Role Overview This role sits within BlackRock’s PGR function, which is accountable for all aspects of our clients’ periodic, regulatory and sustainability reporting experience covering BlackRock fund ranges globally. You will play a key role in leading the timely delivery of regulatory and sustainability reporting by (1) understanding and enhancing controls that ensure data accuracy delivered to investors and regulators and (2) implementing tactical technology solutions helping reporting workflow. The role involves learning different regulatory and sustainability frameworks that ensures data being reported is aligned with relevant regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Support regulatory and sustainability related data collection and reporting initiatives;

• Perform analytical and quantitative reviews of various regulatory filings to ensure compliance with financial and sustainability regulations and internal policies;

• Research regulatory and sustainability reporting proposals to determine impact to BlackRock and its investment funds;

• Present to various audit committees and boards of directors concerning results and findings from recent reporting cycles

• Analyse and improve performance of current reporting applications and related operational workflows, including implementation of new workflow tools;

• Demonstrate business intelligence and big data analysis to analyze reporting trends to optimize and improve regulatory and sustainability reporting processes;

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with multiple internal and external partners; and

• Be a self-starter and work with minimal direct supervision in a team environment. To ensure success, you will have the following qualifications and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, computer science, or equivalent.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting, fund administration/accounting, EU regulatory reporting (e.g. AIFMD Annex IV, EU MMR) or data analytics.

• Working knowledge of accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS, etc.)

• Experience utilizing computer programing for data analysis and an understanding of relational database concepts (including SQL) are beneficial including the ability to manipulate large datasets in excel and produce analysis from different viewpoints.

• Exposure to sustainability reporting regulation is considered advantageous (e.g., SFDR, SDR, TCFD, etc.)

• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address issues in collaboration with others.

• Excellent attention to detail, as well as the ability to produce accurate reporting, spot mistakes/errors and make appropriate corrections.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including ability to clearly articulate results of financial analyses as well as issues to leadership.

• Problem solver, with the ability to identify gaps and propose more efficient solutions to existing processes through a challenging mindset.

• Self-motivated, determined to achieve goals and works hard to meet those goals. (Drive, Determination and Execution).

• Takes ownership for outcomes and is personally accountable for results.

• Effectively plans, implements, and develops a methodical approach to projects.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.