Portfolio Compliance Implementation Associate / Wilmington, DE

About this role

About this role

Portfolio Compliance Group Implementation Team

Have a passion for the investment industry and enjoy solving complex problems at the intersection of compliance and technology? BlackRock is seeking a Portfolio Compliance Implementation Associate to join our team.

This role goes beyond executing coding tasks. You will take ownership of how client investment guidelines are interpreted and implemented into automated compliance controls. It combines analytical thinking, problem-solving, and structured coding, with exposure to both BlackRock portfolios and external Aladdin clients. We value curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to continuously improve how we operate.

Team Overview:

Our Portfolio Compliance Group (PCG) is accountable for implementing controls & processes to ensure we stay in line with all applicable regulatory and portfolio issued guidelines.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about internal business teams, investment products, and global regulatory frameworks across BlackRock and Aladdin Enterprise clients. This role provides the opportunity to build deep technical and product knowledge while developing a strong global network.

Primary responsibilities include:

The role is part of our Implementations team within PCG. You will be primarily responsible for interpreting and analyzing client investment guidelines and implementing them as automated compliance controls within Aladdin, BlackRock’s proprietary platform. This requires strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to translate complex financial, regulatory, and operational requirements into practical and scalable solutions, delivering accurate outcomes across both BlackRock portfolios and external Aladdin clients.

• Implementation delivery and support – Play a key role in delivering compliance solutions across portfolio onboarding and platform implementations, ensuring guidelines are accurately interpreted and consistently implemented across portfolios
• Solutioning and problem solving – Design practical compliance solutions for complex scenarios, including new regulations, evolving client mandates, and legacy-to-Aladdin transitions, particularly where requirements are complex and require innovative solutions
• Guideline interpretation and lifecycle management – Take ownership of translating client investment guidelines from source documentation into automated rule logic, and manage ongoing updates to ensure changes are accurately reflected while maintaining consistency and control integrity
• Rule design and enhancement – Develop new compliance rules and enhance existing logic, with a focus on building scalable, efficient, and reliable solutions that can be applied across portfolios
• Issue investigation and optimization – Investigate rule behavior, identify root causes of issues, and continuously refine logic to improve accuracy, reduce noise, and enhance overall coding quality
• Regional strategy alignment – Partner with the Global Implementations Lead and Change Manager to support execution of regional priorities and contribute insight from front-line coding and implementation work

Through your training and performance of the role, you will also have exposure to the following:

• Contributing to efficiency and process improvement initiatives, including identifying opportunities to enhance systems, coding quality, and overall implementation workflows
• Supporting and participating in strategic initiatives that shape how compliance solutions are designed, delivered, and scaled across the platform
• Working closely with AI-enabled and agentic solutions within the coding and implementation process, with opportunities to both leverage and develop tailored approaches that improve the consistency, scalability, and overall efficiency of day-to-day operations

To be successful, candidates will have to demonstrate the following skills:

• Strong understanding of financial products, investment strategies, and portfolio structures, with the ability to assess how client mandates translate into actionable compliance requirements
• Experience working with compliance or rule-based coding environments (e.g., Aladdin or similar systems), with the ability to apply and adapt those concepts across different platforms
• Strong analytical and technical aptitude, including experience with logic-based coding or query languages (e.g., SQL or similar), and the ability to develop structured, rule-driven solutions

Other key technology skills we look for include:

• Familiarity with programming or scripting concepts (e.g., Python, VBA, or similar), with the ability to apply logical thinking to solve data-driven problems
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts and experience working with query-based tools (e.g., SQL or similar), with the ability to manipulate and analyze data effectively
• Experience working with or an interest in AI-enabled and agentic solutions that support workflow automation and decision-making, with the ability to contribute to developing practical, tailored solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of day-to-day operations
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, including the ability to work with large datasets, apply formulas, and support structured analysis

We are a global firm, and we need someone who is confident in working as part of a team that spans many functions, geographies, and client groups. This role requires strong time management, sound judgment, and the ability to remain effective in a dynamic environment.

Other key skills we are looking for include:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, regions, and client groups
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive, ownership-driven approach to issue resolution, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes
• Comfort working through complexity and ambiguity, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and ask difficult questions
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with a collaborative mindset and willingness to partner closely with others to achieve shared outcomes

For Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$82,000.00 - USD$108,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

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.

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