Director, Regional Head of Employee Compliance Policy & Advisory (AMRS)

About this role

As Regional Head of Employee Compliance Policy & Advisory (AMRS), you will work closely with your Employee Compliance counterparts and stakeholders across L&C and the firm to implement BlackRock’s Employee Compliance / Personal Conflicts program. This role will engage with regional and global business stakeholders to assure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements, firm policies and industry practices pertaining to, among others, personal trading, private investments, outside business activities, gifts and entertainment, political contributions and business integrity/whistleblower matters. The incumbent will work closely with the head of Employee Compliance Policy & Advisory to implement the framework and related requirements that manage risks of these activities. Additionally, this role will collaborate with the Employee Compliance leadership team (heads of Employee Compliance Policy & Advisory, Employee Compliance Operations and Compliance Executive Support) to implement an optimal operating model that delivers the Employee Compliance program at scale, particularly as the firm continues to evolve.

As a member of the broader Enterprise Compliance team, you will work closely with local and regional teams and internal business stakeholders to provide compliance and regulatory advice on a range of personal-conflicts related matters and issues. You may also deal with relevant regulators and industry associations.

We are seeking an individual with exceptionally strong leadership, people and team management skills and with current or past experience in functions such as: employee-related compliance, code of conduct/ethics and/or conflicts management.  This individual should have a strong background in operational processes, business process optimization and financial services, ideally in the asset management or banking industry.

Key Responsibilities

As a senior compliance professional, you will:

• Provide advice to internal stakeholders in the AMRS on a wide range of personal conflicts / activities matters.
• Oversee programs to maintain compliance with local and regional laws and regulations, as well as BlackRock’s policies and procedures and global best practice standards.
• Work closely with senior L&C colleagues to ensure consistency of advice and practices across AMRS.
• Participate in global and/or regional compliance initiatives to ensure consistency, implement new requirements and ensure best practices.
• Monitor local and regional regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on the business and related Employee Compliance programs
• Consult with regional and global compliance and business colleagues, as necessary.
• Evaluate, recommend and implement optimal operating model to appropriately manage Compliance programs at local and global levels

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 15 years relevant working experience in legal and/or compliance at a financial services firm. Operations professionals will also be considered.
• Previous experience as a management consultant strongly preferred.
• Background in employee conduct, conflicts management, operational processes and/or other enterprise compliance programs required.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate, coach and develop teams of all levels of professional experience.
• Ability to work across regions and functions to deliver practical, risk-minded advice and innovative solutions that reflect business priorities.
• Ability to influence and demonstrate impact in engagement with key internal and external business stakeholders of all corporate titles.
• Experience engaging and presenting to senior audiences
• Strong written/oral communication, organizational, and people skills.
• University degree preferred.

For Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$153,000.00 - USD$225,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.