About this role

The team

The Funds Compliance team oversees the compliance program for Black Rock’s US registered product line up, which includes ETFs, mutual funds, closed end funds, and BDCs. The team covers both index and actively managed products. Members of the team support product development, policy and procedures design and testing, regulatory implementation and fund boards of directors.

Role and impact

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as a member of the Funds Compliance team.

This individual will be able to effectively manage compliance risk and help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable Black Rock policies and procedures relating to 1940 Act products. The individual will provide compliance support to key partners including product development, business operations and portfolio management. The successful candidate will also participate in special projects and strategic initiatives. Candidates should be able to work effectively within a team environment, but also be self-directed and able to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of the compliance program for 40 Act and 33 Act funds, including providing support for new product development and implementation of new regulations.
• Support digital assets and tokenization initiatives across the fund platform.
• Play a key role in strategic projects involving digital assets, including the implementation of new controls and enhancements to existing frameworks.
• Collaborate on new fund launches and enhancements with a focus on ETFs.
• Implement compliance programs/control frameworks relevant to regulatory risks and legal requirements, including development of policies and procedures and associated testing program.

We are looking for

• 6-10 years of relevant experience from a legal and compliance department of a leading investment management/financial services organization.
• Experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940 is preferred.
• Working knowledge of digital assets, including tokenization is preferred.
• Experience implementing controls for policies and procedures applicable to investment professionals.
• Familiarity with compliance related software and applications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple time sensitive matters in a demanding, fast-paced and fluid environment.
• Business and solution-oriented approach to interacting and working with key business partners is critical for this role.
• Exceptional analytical, written and oral communication and relationship-building skills required, as is a proven track record working as a member of a team. The candidate must have a strong ability to solve problems in a practical manner and to communicate complex concepts in an understandable way.
• Bachelor’s degree required; law degree or M.B.A. welcome.

For San Francisco, CA and New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD**$150,000.00** - USD**$194,000.00** . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. Black Rock 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

Black Rock’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 Black Rock.

About Black Rock

At Black Rock, 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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Black Rock 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.

Black Rock 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.

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Black Rock 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.