Description About this role Portfolio Compliance Implementations Team Associate Want to elevate your career by being a part of the world's largest asset manager? Do you thrive in an environment that champions positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance? We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution! At BlackRock, we strive to empower ou click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Description About this role Portfolio Compliance Implementations Team Associate Want to elevate your career by being a part of the world's largest asset manager? Do you thrive in an environment that champions positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance? We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution! At BlackRock, we strive to empower ou click apply for full job details
Description About this role HR & Compensation BlackRock has developed an industry-leading HR organization led by premier HR talent, which recently earned us a spot in Indeeds 50 Top-Rated Workplaces of the Fortune 500. As the lifeblood of BlackRock, we are committed to you, your success, and the other talented people who make BlackRock a great place to work click apply for full job details
Nov 29, 2022
Full time
Description About this role HR & Compensation BlackRock has developed an industry-leading HR organization led by premier HR talent, which recently earned us a spot in Indeeds 50 Top-Rated Workplaces of the Fortune 500. As the lifeblood of BlackRock, we are committed to you, your success, and the other talented people who make BlackRock a great place to work click apply for full job details
Description About this role Associate, Investment Accounting Are you an Investment Accounting professional searching for a rewarding, significant, multi-faceted opportunity with the world's largest asset manager? If you pride yourself on building positive relationships, developing process solutions and bringing strategic visions to fruition, then look no further! BlackRock is pursuing an Associate to click apply for full job details
Nov 29, 2022
Full time
Description About this role Associate, Investment Accounting Are you an Investment Accounting professional searching for a rewarding, significant, multi-faceted opportunity with the world's largest asset manager? If you pride yourself on building positive relationships, developing process solutions and bringing strategic visions to fruition, then look no further! BlackRock is pursuing an Associate to click apply for full job details
Description About this role About BlackRock Elevate your career by joining the world's largest asset manager! Thrive in an environment that promotes positive relationships and recognises outstanding performance! We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognised for your contribution click apply for full job details
Nov 29, 2022
Full time
Description About this role About BlackRock Elevate your career by joining the world's largest asset manager! Thrive in an environment that promotes positive relationships and recognises outstanding performance! We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognised for your contribution click apply for full job details
Description About this role What Is Derivative Operations? The team is responsible for handling, processing and running BlackRock's Derivative activity, which includes Trade Confirmation, Clearing and Collateral Management of ETD and OTC products. The Derivative Operations philosophy is anchored on BlackRocks cornerstone principles: Innovation, Fiduciary focus, Passion for Performance, and the unifie click apply for full job details
Nov 25, 2022
Full time
Description About this role What Is Derivative Operations? The team is responsible for handling, processing and running BlackRock's Derivative activity, which includes Trade Confirmation, Clearing and Collateral Management of ETD and OTC products. The Derivative Operations philosophy is anchored on BlackRocks cornerstone principles: Innovation, Fiduciary focus, Passion for Performance, and the unifie click apply for full job details
Description About this role Data Platform & Solutions (DP&S) ensures that all portfolio information (Core Enterprise Data) necessary for the investment management process is complete, accurate, timely and effectively controlled using the latest technology and tools. DP&S provides information services and solutions in support of all BlackRock and BlackRock Solutions businesses click apply for full job details
Nov 25, 2022
Full time
Description About this role Data Platform & Solutions (DP&S) ensures that all portfolio information (Core Enterprise Data) necessary for the investment management process is complete, accurate, timely and effectively controlled using the latest technology and tools. DP&S provides information services and solutions in support of all BlackRock and BlackRock Solutions businesses click apply for full job details
Description About this role About BlackRock BlackRocks purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals click apply for full job details
Nov 25, 2022
Full time
Description About this role About BlackRock BlackRocks purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals click apply for full job details
Description About this role GAAPS Alternatives Associate Client Services Reporting About BlackRock Elevate your career by joining the world's largest asset manager! Thrive in an environment that fosters positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance! We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution click apply for full job details
Nov 25, 2022
Full time
Description About this role GAAPS Alternatives Associate Client Services Reporting About BlackRock Elevate your career by joining the world's largest asset manager! Thrive in an environment that fosters positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance! We know you want to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution click apply for full job details
Description About this role Organization Global Investment Operations Functional Role Collateral Management Analyst Market Title Derivative Clearing & Collateral Management Analyst On behalf of BlackRock clients, Global Investment Operations has responsibility for post trade execution and asset servicing of products worldwide click apply for full job details
Nov 25, 2022
Full time
Description About this role Organization Global Investment Operations Functional Role Collateral Management Analyst Market Title Derivative Clearing & Collateral Management Analyst On behalf of BlackRock clients, Global Investment Operations has responsibility for post trade execution and asset servicing of products worldwide click apply for full job details
Description About this role Overview: Every day, the Aladdin Client Services team tackles the hardest, most sophisticated problems in FinTech. We utilize our in-depth understanding of Aladdin, our clients businesses, and the investment management process to provide world-class service to our rapidly-growing, global client base click apply for full job details
Nov 25, 2022
Full time
Description About this role Overview: Every day, the Aladdin Client Services team tackles the hardest, most sophisticated problems in FinTech. We utilize our in-depth understanding of Aladdin, our clients businesses, and the investment management process to provide world-class service to our rapidly-growing, global client base click apply for full job details
Description About this role About BlackRock Fixed Income BlackRock's Fixed Income team offers an array of fixed income products designed to meet specific client risk and return profiles. Within our active business, there are two core investment processes, systematic and fundamental. Our systematic active business which applies cutting-edge quantitative strategies seeks to generate alpha for clients from macro, security selection and relative value opportunities. The fundamental business applies fundamental investment styles and strategies to generate alpha for clients across Sterling, Euro, USD, Emerging Markets and Global portfolio groups. This role is for a Product Strategist for the Fundamental Fixed Income team on the Securitized Assets investment platform. The Product Strategy team is responsible to providing a link between the investment team and various client groups and internal stakeholders. The team is also responsible for the development and commercialization of Fixed Income products for Institutional and Retail investors, overseeing the distribution and management to various sales channels, including investment consultants, bank platforms as well as existing clients and prospects. The universe of products includes comingled products and customized separate managed accounts (SMA). The team is also centrally involved in the firm's thought leadership agenda and publishes periodically market insights and product focus pieces. Critical to the success of the Product Strategy team is the maintenance of strong relationships with the Institutional Client Business (ICB), and iShares & Wealth (iSW) Sales groups, who are responsible for managing and developing BlackRock's client relationships. Job Purpose/Background: BlackRock's Fundamental Fixed income team is looking for a Vice President in Fixed Income Product Strategy to support and promote the European Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) business. The European ABS team is an integral part of BlackRock's Fundamental Fixed Income platform and contributes to the diversification and alpha generation across various actively managed fixed income portfolios. The London-based team is embedded in BlackRock's Global Fixed Income platform and manages several client SMA's and is responsible for sourcing asset-backed securities for the firm's global fixed income platform. As an intermediary between the European ABS portfolio management team and key internal stakeholders, including the Consultant Relations Group for EMEA, this individual's main focus will be supporting and promoting the firm's European ABS investment capabilities. This includes working closely with marketing and other key stakeholders with a clear mandate and focus on commercial activities, both sales and defence. The successful candidate will possess deep knowledge of the asset-backed securities market in EMEA and other complementary securitized instruments structured abroad. In addition, a firm understanding of market trends, global economics and monetary policy would be a plus. The successful candidate will possess exceptional commercial skills, the ability to create and deliver on sales targets, and pivot to defence where appropriate. Strong communication skills are a must and the ability to form trusted relationships with other European fixed income team members, and sales partners will also be key. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute on an external commercial strategy for the team, build and deliver on strategic growth plans Work alongside portfolio managers to represent the European ABS Team to external and internal stakeholders Deepen internal relationships with EMEA sales teams to pursue commercial opportunities and identify potential gaps in product range based on overarching industry trends Present the team's investment capabilities and market views to existing and potential clients, act as a senior spokesperson for the team Develop and build a framework for providing regular market information and education to end clients, to improve familiarity with the asset class and become a trusted partner Engage with internal and external stakeholders on EMEA's securitization rules and figure as a subject expert on the regulatory landscape for EMEA's ABS market Build and improve narrative around ESG integration in investment process Drive forward future product innovation particularly around ongoing ESG requirements Be responsive to client requests and queries and streamline existing client reporting requirements Knowledge/Experience Required: Strong understanding of the asset management industry and capital markets, particularly in securitized assets as well as fixed income Robust knowledge of European ABS Excellent commercial skills and track record Strong understanding of the EU Securitization Regulation ESG knowledge alongside European regulation (SFDR, labels) an advantage Skills/Qualifications: A successful candidate will have: Solid interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form meaningful working partnerships Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to clearly articulate fixed income concepts, ideas, and processes. Fluency in written and spoken English, European language skills an advantage Excellent presentation skills Team player and a collaborative and cooperative approach to tasks Disciplined organisation skills Ambitious work ethic and professional disposition Strong quantitative skills Post graduate qualifications favourable (CFA, MBA). IMC preferred Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint essential; Bloomberg and other market data systems useful. Working knowledge of Aladdin, or other investment management tools, an advantage 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
Description About this role About BlackRock Fixed Income BlackRock's Fixed Income team offers an array of fixed income products designed to meet specific client risk and return profiles. Within our active business, there are two core investment processes, systematic and fundamental. Our systematic active business which applies cutting-edge quantitative strategies seeks to generate alpha for clients from macro, security selection and relative value opportunities. The fundamental business applies fundamental investment styles and strategies to generate alpha for clients across Sterling, Euro, USD, Emerging Markets and Global portfolio groups. This role is for a Product Strategist for the Fundamental Fixed Income team on the Securitized Assets investment platform. The Product Strategy team is responsible to providing a link between the investment team and various client groups and internal stakeholders. The team is also responsible for the development and commercialization of Fixed Income products for Institutional and Retail investors, overseeing the distribution and management to various sales channels, including investment consultants, bank platforms as well as existing clients and prospects. The universe of products includes comingled products and customized separate managed accounts (SMA). The team is also centrally involved in the firm's thought leadership agenda and publishes periodically market insights and product focus pieces. Critical to the success of the Product Strategy team is the maintenance of strong relationships with the Institutional Client Business (ICB), and iShares & Wealth (iSW) Sales groups, who are responsible for managing and developing BlackRock's client relationships. Job Purpose/Background: BlackRock's Fundamental Fixed income team is looking for a Vice President in Fixed Income Product Strategy to support and promote the European Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) business. The European ABS team is an integral part of BlackRock's Fundamental Fixed Income platform and contributes to the diversification and alpha generation across various actively managed fixed income portfolios. The London-based team is embedded in BlackRock's Global Fixed Income platform and manages several client SMA's and is responsible for sourcing asset-backed securities for the firm's global fixed income platform. As an intermediary between the European ABS portfolio management team and key internal stakeholders, including the Consultant Relations Group for EMEA, this individual's main focus will be supporting and promoting the firm's European ABS investment capabilities. This includes working closely with marketing and other key stakeholders with a clear mandate and focus on commercial activities, both sales and defence. The successful candidate will possess deep knowledge of the asset-backed securities market in EMEA and other complementary securitized instruments structured abroad. In addition, a firm understanding of market trends, global economics and monetary policy would be a plus. The successful candidate will possess exceptional commercial skills, the ability to create and deliver on sales targets, and pivot to defence where appropriate. Strong communication skills are a must and the ability to form trusted relationships with other European fixed income team members, and sales partners will also be key. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute on an external commercial strategy for the team, build and deliver on strategic growth plans Work alongside portfolio managers to represent the European ABS Team to external and internal stakeholders Deepen internal relationships with EMEA sales teams to pursue commercial opportunities and identify potential gaps in product range based on overarching industry trends Present the team's investment capabilities and market views to existing and potential clients, act as a senior spokesperson for the team Develop and build a framework for providing regular market information and education to end clients, to improve familiarity with the asset class and become a trusted partner Engage with internal and external stakeholders on EMEA's securitization rules and figure as a subject expert on the regulatory landscape for EMEA's ABS market Build and improve narrative around ESG integration in investment process Drive forward future product innovation particularly around ongoing ESG requirements Be responsive to client requests and queries and streamline existing client reporting requirements Knowledge/Experience Required: Strong understanding of the asset management industry and capital markets, particularly in securitized assets as well as fixed income Robust knowledge of European ABS Excellent commercial skills and track record Strong understanding of the EU Securitization Regulation ESG knowledge alongside European regulation (SFDR, labels) an advantage Skills/Qualifications: A successful candidate will have: Solid interpersonal skills and ability to quickly form meaningful working partnerships Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to clearly articulate fixed income concepts, ideas, and processes. Fluency in written and spoken English, European language skills an advantage Excellent presentation skills Team player and a collaborative and cooperative approach to tasks Disciplined organisation skills Ambitious work ethic and professional disposition Strong quantitative skills Post graduate qualifications favourable (CFA, MBA). IMC preferred Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint essential; Bloomberg and other market data systems useful. Working knowledge of Aladdin, or other investment management tools, an advantage 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Description About this role About this role This leadership role in Aladdin Wealth Tech is responsible for setting and executing our product marketing agenda globally. The AWT Product Marketing Team is responsible for driving adoption and engagement in our products by defining our commercial narrative and positioning, supporting the business development process, promoting product features, and influencing the product roadmap. The role leads, coaches, and develops a team of 3-4 PMMs, each of whom owns a key user segment and is responsible for the health, adoption, and growth of that user base. We are looking for a hands-on leader to be a 'player-coach,' both overseeing the PMM team and contributing directly to PMM deliverables. About Aladdin Wealth Tech Aladdin Wealth Tech is BlackRock's technology business serving the global wealth management industry. We bring the best of Aladdin's sophisticated portfolio construction and risk capabilities to the financial advisors, bankers, CIOs, risk managers, and business leaders of leading wealth managers, enabling them to deliver better, more personalized portfolios to their clients and to differentiate and grow their businesses. We are a global team of product, product marketing, client, implementation, and analytics professionals pioneering the next generation of wealthtech capabilities. Key Responsibilities Drive user adoption. Set the agenda for driving adoption, including establishing and tracking to target metrics, prioritizing resource deployment, and executing on plans. Establish the product story. Author the story of value and benefits our products overall and for new features, and arm our business development and client-facing teams to represent that story to clients Promote product features. Educate and arm our client teams to sell and deploy new features, including via teach-ins, collateral creation, and direct engagement with those teams. Own and author the product pitchbook. Create and maintain the 'gold copy' of pitch materials for our product and for new features Track and drive adoption. Design and implement capabilities to track adoption and extract actionable insights. Use these insights to identify and execute on opportunities to improve deployment and usage of existing and new features. Launch new features. Write launch plans, syndicate with client teams, write client-facing collateral, face off with clients during launches, and oversee feature go-lives. Own product marketing content within the product catalog. Create and maintain product positioning, messaging, and rollout playbook content within our centralized internal knowledge base for client and BD teams. Support our client teams. Design and implement the PMM teams' engagement model with key internal stakeholders, especially our business development, client management, and client analytics teams. The PMM team is the 'first call' for client teams in solutioning product capabilities for a given client, preparing for client pitches, and rolling out new features. Build a team of resident experts on each of our key user personas. Be a student of and go-to expert on our overall user base, and develop PMMs as consummate experts in each user segment. Organize and conduct user research, participate in user testing, and study industry intel. Collaborate deeply with Product Management. PMM works closely with the Product team. The Head of Product Marketing works closely with the senior product leads to inform the roadmap and inform PMM priorities. Desired Qualifications 10+ years of meaningful experience in wealth management, private banking, or enterprise SaaS in a financial vertical in product marketing or similar roles Experience leading a team of senior professionals and accelerating development of team members in the product marketing craft Demonstrated ability to synthesize user and market feedback to form hypotheses and drive decisions Experience working with a highly technical product, including ability to get into the weeds on technical product features and engage in technical solutioning for clients Ability to and passion for empathizing deeply with users and acting on their behalf Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and communicate internally and externally at a range of seniority levels Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and planning skills 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
Description About this role About this role This leadership role in Aladdin Wealth Tech is responsible for setting and executing our product marketing agenda globally. The AWT Product Marketing Team is responsible for driving adoption and engagement in our products by defining our commercial narrative and positioning, supporting the business development process, promoting product features, and influencing the product roadmap. The role leads, coaches, and develops a team of 3-4 PMMs, each of whom owns a key user segment and is responsible for the health, adoption, and growth of that user base. We are looking for a hands-on leader to be a 'player-coach,' both overseeing the PMM team and contributing directly to PMM deliverables. About Aladdin Wealth Tech Aladdin Wealth Tech is BlackRock's technology business serving the global wealth management industry. We bring the best of Aladdin's sophisticated portfolio construction and risk capabilities to the financial advisors, bankers, CIOs, risk managers, and business leaders of leading wealth managers, enabling them to deliver better, more personalized portfolios to their clients and to differentiate and grow their businesses. We are a global team of product, product marketing, client, implementation, and analytics professionals pioneering the next generation of wealthtech capabilities. Key Responsibilities Drive user adoption. Set the agenda for driving adoption, including establishing and tracking to target metrics, prioritizing resource deployment, and executing on plans. Establish the product story. Author the story of value and benefits our products overall and for new features, and arm our business development and client-facing teams to represent that story to clients Promote product features. Educate and arm our client teams to sell and deploy new features, including via teach-ins, collateral creation, and direct engagement with those teams. Own and author the product pitchbook. Create and maintain the 'gold copy' of pitch materials for our product and for new features Track and drive adoption. Design and implement capabilities to track adoption and extract actionable insights. Use these insights to identify and execute on opportunities to improve deployment and usage of existing and new features. Launch new features. Write launch plans, syndicate with client teams, write client-facing collateral, face off with clients during launches, and oversee feature go-lives. Own product marketing content within the product catalog. Create and maintain product positioning, messaging, and rollout playbook content within our centralized internal knowledge base for client and BD teams. Support our client teams. Design and implement the PMM teams' engagement model with key internal stakeholders, especially our business development, client management, and client analytics teams. The PMM team is the 'first call' for client teams in solutioning product capabilities for a given client, preparing for client pitches, and rolling out new features. Build a team of resident experts on each of our key user personas. Be a student of and go-to expert on our overall user base, and develop PMMs as consummate experts in each user segment. Organize and conduct user research, participate in user testing, and study industry intel. Collaborate deeply with Product Management. PMM works closely with the Product team. The Head of Product Marketing works closely with the senior product leads to inform the roadmap and inform PMM priorities. Desired Qualifications 10+ years of meaningful experience in wealth management, private banking, or enterprise SaaS in a financial vertical in product marketing or similar roles Experience leading a team of senior professionals and accelerating development of team members in the product marketing craft Demonstrated ability to synthesize user and market feedback to form hypotheses and drive decisions Experience working with a highly technical product, including ability to get into the weeds on technical product features and engage in technical solutioning for clients Ability to and passion for empathizing deeply with users and acting on their behalf Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and communicate internally and externally at a range of seniority levels Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and planning skills 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Description About this role Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, but want to tackle some of the world's most complex problems? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance? At BlackRock, we are looking for Web Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual. With over USD $6 trillion of assets we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being. Being a developer at BlackRock means experiencing the best of both worlds: working for one of the most advanced financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions. Your role The position is for a Software Engineer within the Investment Systems Development team. Investment Systems is a team within the Aladdin Product Group and is responsible for technology utilized by Researchers, Portfolio Managers, Traders, Risk Managers, Compliance Officers and Investment Operations. More specifically the role is in the team that works alongside BlackRock's Financial Markets Advisory (FMA) group, building client solutions. FMA provides counsel to financial institutions, regulators, and government entities on their most critical and often most complex financial issues. You are: Curious and eager to learn new things, with a healthy disrespect for the status quo Willing to embrace work outside of your comfort zone, and open to guidance from others; you make mistakes, but learn from them Passionate about technology, with personal ownership for the work you do Data-focused, with an eye for the details that matter to tackle the problem We are: Passionate about building quality software and scaling technology to meet the needs of tomorrow Building solutions for BlackRock and over 100 organizations who use our technology Developing in Java, Python, Cassandra, Kafka, Apache Ignite, Angular, and many others Committed to open source, and contributing back to the community Writing testable software every day, with a focus on incremental innovation What are we looking for? BA/BS in Computer Science from an accredited university 3+ years hand on implementation experience using one or more object-oriented languages (e.g. Java, C#) with strong OO skills and design patterns knowledge Experience building, or interest in learning, Golang Experience using the latest in web technologies (Angular, NGRX) and languages (JavaScript, TypeScript) or learning Knowledge and experience adhering to software development process best-practices including unit testing, test driven development (TDD), and CI/CD strategies. Experience delivering within an agile scrum environment is a plus Experience building cloud-native and/or Kubernetes deployed applications is a bonus! 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
Description About this role Are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, but want to tackle some of the world's most complex problems? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance? At BlackRock, we are looking for Web Software Engineers who like to innovate and solve complex problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your unique skills, curiosity, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual. With over USD $6 trillion of assets we have an exceptional responsibility: our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home and improve their financial well-being. Being a developer at BlackRock means experiencing the best of both worlds: working for one of the most advanced financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions. Your role The position is for a Software Engineer within the Investment Systems Development team. Investment Systems is a team within the Aladdin Product Group and is responsible for technology utilized by Researchers, Portfolio Managers, Traders, Risk Managers, Compliance Officers and Investment Operations. More specifically the role is in the team that works alongside BlackRock's Financial Markets Advisory (FMA) group, building client solutions. FMA provides counsel to financial institutions, regulators, and government entities on their most critical and often most complex financial issues. You are: Curious and eager to learn new things, with a healthy disrespect for the status quo Willing to embrace work outside of your comfort zone, and open to guidance from others; you make mistakes, but learn from them Passionate about technology, with personal ownership for the work you do Data-focused, with an eye for the details that matter to tackle the problem We are: Passionate about building quality software and scaling technology to meet the needs of tomorrow Building solutions for BlackRock and over 100 organizations who use our technology Developing in Java, Python, Cassandra, Kafka, Apache Ignite, Angular, and many others Committed to open source, and contributing back to the community Writing testable software every day, with a focus on incremental innovation What are we looking for? BA/BS in Computer Science from an accredited university 3+ years hand on implementation experience using one or more object-oriented languages (e.g. Java, C#) with strong OO skills and design patterns knowledge Experience building, or interest in learning, Golang Experience using the latest in web technologies (Angular, NGRX) and languages (JavaScript, TypeScript) or learning Knowledge and experience adhering to software development process best-practices including unit testing, test driven development (TDD), and CI/CD strategies. Experience delivering within an agile scrum environment is a plus Experience building cloud-native and/or Kubernetes deployed applications is a bonus! 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Description About this role Regulatory Operations Analyst Role About BlackRock BlackRock is one of the world's preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions - from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs. Who are Regulatory Operations? Regulatory Operations is a growing team who design, implement & lead on all aspects of BlackRock's regulatory processes. We continually monitor, review, and provide assurances that our regulatory obligations are fulfilled. This is an exciting time within Regulatory Operations with implementation of new regulations and the opportunities to drive our business forward. We are developing systems and reporting capabilities alongside managing risk and working with key partners across the business to drive implementations. The successful candidates will play a meaningful role in that evolution. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys shifting challenges, thinks creatively, possesses the confidence to have an opinion, takes the initiative and thrives under scrutiny and tight deadlines. Experience We would like to see: A highly motivated self-starter who enjoys learning and working in a fast-paced environment and shows attention to detail A results-focused and dynamic work ethic with a passion for problem solving The ability to build and effectively manage relationships Excellent written & verbal communication skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office products - Excel, Word, PowerPoint. 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Description About this role Regulatory Operations Analyst Role About BlackRock BlackRock is one of the world's preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions - from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs. Who are Regulatory Operations? Regulatory Operations is a growing team who design, implement & lead on all aspects of BlackRock's regulatory processes. We continually monitor, review, and provide assurances that our regulatory obligations are fulfilled. This is an exciting time within Regulatory Operations with implementation of new regulations and the opportunities to drive our business forward. We are developing systems and reporting capabilities alongside managing risk and working with key partners across the business to drive implementations. The successful candidates will play a meaningful role in that evolution. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys shifting challenges, thinks creatively, possesses the confidence to have an opinion, takes the initiative and thrives under scrutiny and tight deadlines. Experience We would like to see: A highly motivated self-starter who enjoys learning and working in a fast-paced environment and shows attention to detail A results-focused and dynamic work ethic with a passion for problem solving The ability to build and effectively manage relationships Excellent written & verbal communication skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office products - Excel, Word, PowerPoint. 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Description About this role iShares.com - User Experience Designer, Associate BlackRock's iShares is the #1 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) provider globally with over $2 trillion in assets under management and approximately 37% share of the global ETF market. With more than a decade of ETF innovation and expertise, iShares is a trusted leader in the ETF industry. We serve investors of all sizes, including advisors, personal investors, wealth managers, banks, asset managers, pensions, and insurers. The platform offers clients a comprehensive range of products that provide detailed, transparent and cost-efficient access to a full range of asset classes and global markets. Job background We are looking for a User Experience Designer to join our growing digital team. This role will require you to span from strategy to launch, bringing a talent for simple and clear design, systems thinking, and seamless user experiences to help our professional clients accomplish their goals while keeping the focus on business objectives. You will be responsible for the content experience on our iShares.com sites in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Netherlands, designing and improving websites and mobile experiences across iShares's digital ecosystem. Candidates for this role must possess strong organizational skills with relevant user experience expertise, preferably in a regulated industry. The ability to progress things independently as well as work in a team environment is crucial, while being able to solve problems quickly and maintain creativity in a fast-paced environment. You'll be a customer-first advocate who is a confident communicator, comfortable working through ambiguity, and not easily ruffled. Primary responsibilities: Transform ideas, business opportunities, research and creative vision into tangible experiences that provide clear, usable, useful and desirable outcomes for users. Continuously design innovative approaches to visualizing content, data and communicating information that facilitates understanding of sophisticated financial concepts. Fully consume and become a SME on the design system by partnering with the team, encouraging its adaptation, and providing influence on future needs. Expertly create wireframes, site maps, user journeys; detailing work including annotations, prototypes, functional specifications. Consistently introduce new insights that increase team efficiency and add value. Collaborate with key project team members, including content strategist, product managers and technology leads to deliver end-to-end solutions, and ensure projects are well defined, high impact, and successfully executed. Qualifications: 3+ years' sustained professional experience in digital design, as a practicing designer in either product related or agency environments designing consumer facing applications, sites. Strong portfolio of professional work with clear demonstration of your role and contributions on each project. Skilled in all aspects of visual design / UI from concept to production. Strong understanding of content. Familiarity with content management systems used often for web design and development, and ability to design within a content management environment. Effectively act on internal feedback, testing results to iterate and deliver more value for our user and business. Ability to think multiple steps ahead, anticipate what's needed, and take actions. Ability to influence cross-functional partners and resolve challenges. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong critical thinking ability - able to connect the dots / big picture. Strong work ethic and time management skills with dedication to meeting or exceeding expectations despite contending priorities. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Description About this role iShares.com - User Experience Designer, Associate BlackRock's iShares is the #1 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) provider globally with over $2 trillion in assets under management and approximately 37% share of the global ETF market. With more than a decade of ETF innovation and expertise, iShares is a trusted leader in the ETF industry. We serve investors of all sizes, including advisors, personal investors, wealth managers, banks, asset managers, pensions, and insurers. The platform offers clients a comprehensive range of products that provide detailed, transparent and cost-efficient access to a full range of asset classes and global markets. Job background We are looking for a User Experience Designer to join our growing digital team. This role will require you to span from strategy to launch, bringing a talent for simple and clear design, systems thinking, and seamless user experiences to help our professional clients accomplish their goals while keeping the focus on business objectives. You will be responsible for the content experience on our iShares.com sites in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Netherlands, designing and improving websites and mobile experiences across iShares's digital ecosystem. Candidates for this role must possess strong organizational skills with relevant user experience expertise, preferably in a regulated industry. The ability to progress things independently as well as work in a team environment is crucial, while being able to solve problems quickly and maintain creativity in a fast-paced environment. You'll be a customer-first advocate who is a confident communicator, comfortable working through ambiguity, and not easily ruffled. Primary responsibilities: Transform ideas, business opportunities, research and creative vision into tangible experiences that provide clear, usable, useful and desirable outcomes for users. Continuously design innovative approaches to visualizing content, data and communicating information that facilitates understanding of sophisticated financial concepts. Fully consume and become a SME on the design system by partnering with the team, encouraging its adaptation, and providing influence on future needs. Expertly create wireframes, site maps, user journeys; detailing work including annotations, prototypes, functional specifications. Consistently introduce new insights that increase team efficiency and add value. Collaborate with key project team members, including content strategist, product managers and technology leads to deliver end-to-end solutions, and ensure projects are well defined, high impact, and successfully executed. Qualifications: 3+ years' sustained professional experience in digital design, as a practicing designer in either product related or agency environments designing consumer facing applications, sites. Strong portfolio of professional work with clear demonstration of your role and contributions on each project. Skilled in all aspects of visual design / UI from concept to production. Strong understanding of content. Familiarity with content management systems used often for web design and development, and ability to design within a content management environment. Effectively act on internal feedback, testing results to iterate and deliver more value for our user and business. Ability to think multiple steps ahead, anticipate what's needed, and take actions. Ability to influence cross-functional partners and resolve challenges. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong critical thinking ability - able to connect the dots / big picture. Strong work ethic and time management skills with dedication to meeting or exceeding expectations despite contending priorities. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Description About this role BlackRock's Compliance Department protects BlackRock's reputation and provides client focussed advice. It understands challenges and advises on the impact of regulation in our business, with the objective of: Actively participating in business decisions in order to champion our clients' interests. Collaborating with the business to position Compliance centrally into their daily work. Ensuring that client interests are at the centre of everything we do. Cultivating and enhancing the compliance culture within BlackRock. Providing thought leadership, analysis and advice on the impact of the regulatory framework on the business and its clients. Developing and fostering excellence within the Compliance team. Role Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vice President to join our Line of Business Compliance team supporting our BlackRock Alternative Investors Investment and Distribution Platform ("BAI"); This position will complement an existing team of expert compliance professionals supporting our other EMEA BAI businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team of experienced compliance advisers. The successful candidate will be based in London, BlackRock's largest office, and will provide compliance coverage for BAI through provision of regulatory advice to portfolio managers, strategists, analysts and salespeople on a range of regulatory topics. The Line of Business Compliance Team are trusted advisers and we are pro-active in our understanding of the businesses, their strategic goals and initiatives. This role is necessarily broad, and we provide professional compliance advice, support, challenge and oversight including on business development, conflicts, market abuse, regulatory implementation, investment allocation, aggregation, reallocation, policy and procedure design. Our ideal candidate will have at least eight years relevant experience within a leading investment manager or Investment Bank. BAI is a global division with teams operating worldwide. A demonstrably successful record in collaborating with legal and investment professionals is essential. The successful candidate will exhibit strong partnership, technical regulatory and relationship management skills. The strength of character to offer healthy challenge will be essential, as will be the ability to engage successfully with stakeholders at all levels of the business. A highly-motivated self-starter, the successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, excellent technical and regulatory knowledge, a strong team ethic, combined with high energy, enthusiasm, resilience, tenacity, diplomacy and relationship management skills. Ideally, the candidate will have proven experience in a 'front office' advisory role, with demonstrable experience in providing compliance coverage of alternatives products from the creation, portfolio management and distribution. Experience in the coverage of private markets businesses is an advantage. Key responsibilities/elements of role will include: Supporting the Alternatives Line of Business Compliance team in providing qualitative compliance advice to all business units comprising BAI ensuring that regulatory issues are properly managed and escalated appropriately; Liaising with stakeholders in BAI on regulatory matters including the eligibility of instruments within portfolios and the application of BlackRock's compliance policies, e.g. error correction, fair allocation, best execution, inside information, crossing and wall-crossings; Partnering with global counterparts in the US and APAC to ensure a level of consistency globally, leveraging best practice wherever possible; Support of the BlackRock Capital Markets Team on regulatory matters including advising on application of Information Barrier policy, Restricted Lists; Provision of timely advice and support on compliance matters related to business projects and business strategy; Working on compliance projects and initiatives in connection with the interpretation and implementation of new regulation. Advising and overseeing new business initiatives. Active participation in Compliance or business-driven projects, including regulatory developments and strategic initiatives; Representing Compliance throughout the Product Development process of Alternatives products, including review of fund documentation and provision of regulatory advice as it relates to conflicts of interest, risk factors and legal structure considerations; Participation in Compliance or business-driven projects, including regulatory developments and strategic initiatives. Contributing to the creation of management reporting and communication on Compliance matters to senior management, corporate boards, BlackRock business stakeholders and business Oversight Committees. Providing advice on the anticipation, impact assessment and response to regulatory development. Designing and delivering effective regulatory training initiatives to the business. Liaising with regulators and the Takeover Panel. Knowledge / Experience: At least eight years experience within a control function within the asset management industry or Investment bank within Compliance or Legal. Preferable if the individual has worked in a role supporting investment teams operating within both the public and private markets; Demonstrable ability to drive issues to conclusion through the provision of thought leadership, advice and recommendations to stakeholders. Ability to influence a highly-performing internal client base by delivering timely, credible, accurate and value-added advice. Is clear and effective in communicating and is able to influence an audience. Able to consistently demonstrate high standards of professional accuracy and excellent attention to detail. Self-motivation, the ability to work autonomously with high energy levels. The technical ability and mindset to deliver a solutions-driven approach and the judgment to use this in appropriate circumstances. Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise workloads, progress multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines. Ability to collaborate effectively both within the team and across functions. The strength of character to offer constructive challenge. High degree of familiarity with regulatory environment and a genuine desire to continually develop such knowledge. 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Description About this role BlackRock's Compliance Department protects BlackRock's reputation and provides client focussed advice. It understands challenges and advises on the impact of regulation in our business, with the objective of: Actively participating in business decisions in order to champion our clients' interests. Collaborating with the business to position Compliance centrally into their daily work. Ensuring that client interests are at the centre of everything we do. Cultivating and enhancing the compliance culture within BlackRock. Providing thought leadership, analysis and advice on the impact of the regulatory framework on the business and its clients. Developing and fostering excellence within the Compliance team. Role Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vice President to join our Line of Business Compliance team supporting our BlackRock Alternative Investors Investment and Distribution Platform ("BAI"); This position will complement an existing team of expert compliance professionals supporting our other EMEA BAI businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team of experienced compliance advisers. The successful candidate will be based in London, BlackRock's largest office, and will provide compliance coverage for BAI through provision of regulatory advice to portfolio managers, strategists, analysts and salespeople on a range of regulatory topics. The Line of Business Compliance Team are trusted advisers and we are pro-active in our understanding of the businesses, their strategic goals and initiatives. This role is necessarily broad, and we provide professional compliance advice, support, challenge and oversight including on business development, conflicts, market abuse, regulatory implementation, investment allocation, aggregation, reallocation, policy and procedure design. Our ideal candidate will have at least eight years relevant experience within a leading investment manager or Investment Bank. BAI is a global division with teams operating worldwide. A demonstrably successful record in collaborating with legal and investment professionals is essential. The successful candidate will exhibit strong partnership, technical regulatory and relationship management skills. The strength of character to offer healthy challenge will be essential, as will be the ability to engage successfully with stakeholders at all levels of the business. A highly-motivated self-starter, the successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, excellent technical and regulatory knowledge, a strong team ethic, combined with high energy, enthusiasm, resilience, tenacity, diplomacy and relationship management skills. Ideally, the candidate will have proven experience in a 'front office' advisory role, with demonstrable experience in providing compliance coverage of alternatives products from the creation, portfolio management and distribution. Experience in the coverage of private markets businesses is an advantage. Key responsibilities/elements of role will include: Supporting the Alternatives Line of Business Compliance team in providing qualitative compliance advice to all business units comprising BAI ensuring that regulatory issues are properly managed and escalated appropriately; Liaising with stakeholders in BAI on regulatory matters including the eligibility of instruments within portfolios and the application of BlackRock's compliance policies, e.g. error correction, fair allocation, best execution, inside information, crossing and wall-crossings; Partnering with global counterparts in the US and APAC to ensure a level of consistency globally, leveraging best practice wherever possible; Support of the BlackRock Capital Markets Team on regulatory matters including advising on application of Information Barrier policy, Restricted Lists; Provision of timely advice and support on compliance matters related to business projects and business strategy; Working on compliance projects and initiatives in connection with the interpretation and implementation of new regulation. Advising and overseeing new business initiatives. Active participation in Compliance or business-driven projects, including regulatory developments and strategic initiatives; Representing Compliance throughout the Product Development process of Alternatives products, including review of fund documentation and provision of regulatory advice as it relates to conflicts of interest, risk factors and legal structure considerations; Participation in Compliance or business-driven projects, including regulatory developments and strategic initiatives. Contributing to the creation of management reporting and communication on Compliance matters to senior management, corporate boards, BlackRock business stakeholders and business Oversight Committees. Providing advice on the anticipation, impact assessment and response to regulatory development. Designing and delivering effective regulatory training initiatives to the business. Liaising with regulators and the Takeover Panel. Knowledge / Experience: At least eight years experience within a control function within the asset management industry or Investment bank within Compliance or Legal. Preferable if the individual has worked in a role supporting investment teams operating within both the public and private markets; Demonstrable ability to drive issues to conclusion through the provision of thought leadership, advice and recommendations to stakeholders. Ability to influence a highly-performing internal client base by delivering timely, credible, accurate and value-added advice. Is clear and effective in communicating and is able to influence an audience. Able to consistently demonstrate high standards of professional accuracy and excellent attention to detail. Self-motivation, the ability to work autonomously with high energy levels. The technical ability and mindset to deliver a solutions-driven approach and the judgment to use this in appropriate circumstances. Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise workloads, progress multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines. Ability to collaborate effectively both within the team and across functions. The strength of character to offer constructive challenge. High degree of familiarity with regulatory environment and a genuine desire to continually develop such knowledge. 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Description About this role BlackRock Investment Stewardship (BIS) is a global team with considerable business management and complex operational needs. Our processes are subject to internal and external scrutiny with risks of operational events if we do not have the right resources and processes in place. BIS EMEA in particular covers over 50 markets (of which 11 are key markets) that have their own specific requirements and give rise to market-specific issues (e.g. share blocking, specific meeting voting requirements etc). These often need to be addressed in tight timeframes (and in EMEA working hours) and require coordination across locally based stakeholders (companies, investment teams, ISS, local/country support teams etc). There is a need to have support for the region to be able to deal with standard client requests and liaise with client and product strategy teams based in EMEA. Support can include, but is not limited to, following up on the true cut-offs, research availability, changing deadlines as well as other bespoke requests/requirements a company meeting will have. Core Responsibilities: Voting and Client Operational Support. Skill sets include coding abilities, familiarity with BlackRock platforms (Aladdin, Explore, etc) is a plus, strong excel and data analysis skills. Voting Operations General voting support coverage during EMEA hours ISS, Custodian, Broadridge escalation PX support Voting Controls/EOD Checks Updating watchlists PM escalation process EMEA-centric voting workflows support German iShares local voting Share blocking markets Power of Attorney coordination Sec Lending/share recall support Voting cards in France Corporate Actions Support with internal business operations teams Client Operations Coordinate and support bespoke Client Reporting requests; Monitor client teams' requests and ensure timely responses (1st line of defense); Be "Go to" team member on responding to frequently asked routine Questions; Primary point for EMEA Business Ops colleagues on standard client reporting; Voting choice operational support; Engagement Operations Aladdin Research support including ensuring right coverage is uploaded, helping analysts with widgets, ability to extract AR insights to help analysts look at their engagement data and notes to draw trends - currently all requests are directed to the global BIS Ops team and depend on capacity. Other BLK analytical tools: Explore, Tableau, Aladdin Climate, etc - our partners use these platforms (e.g. SIMBA is in Explore) and it will be useful to have an EMEA dedicated person who is familiar with these environments and can extract relevant information for bespoke company analysis. Having a 'super user' on the EMEA team will enhance our own use of these tools in engagements and analysis. Broader Business Management Support: Coordinate with Global BIS Ops team to keep BIS EMEA informed of centralized efforts (e.g. deadlines for AR notes updates) Oversee team level activities (e.g all CIM requests have been addressed, monitor internal requests and ensure they're responded to in a timely way) Ensure trainings and other team level items are on track (compliance completed, etc), plan team on-sites/off-sites and arrange for logistical and content support on this. Help with client meeting materials such as power point presentations. 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Description About this role BlackRock Investment Stewardship (BIS) is a global team with considerable business management and complex operational needs. Our processes are subject to internal and external scrutiny with risks of operational events if we do not have the right resources and processes in place. BIS EMEA in particular covers over 50 markets (of which 11 are key markets) that have their own specific requirements and give rise to market-specific issues (e.g. share blocking, specific meeting voting requirements etc). These often need to be addressed in tight timeframes (and in EMEA working hours) and require coordination across locally based stakeholders (companies, investment teams, ISS, local/country support teams etc). There is a need to have support for the region to be able to deal with standard client requests and liaise with client and product strategy teams based in EMEA. Support can include, but is not limited to, following up on the true cut-offs, research availability, changing deadlines as well as other bespoke requests/requirements a company meeting will have. Core Responsibilities: Voting and Client Operational Support. Skill sets include coding abilities, familiarity with BlackRock platforms (Aladdin, Explore, etc) is a plus, strong excel and data analysis skills. Voting Operations General voting support coverage during EMEA hours ISS, Custodian, Broadridge escalation PX support Voting Controls/EOD Checks Updating watchlists PM escalation process EMEA-centric voting workflows support German iShares local voting Share blocking markets Power of Attorney coordination Sec Lending/share recall support Voting cards in France Corporate Actions Support with internal business operations teams Client Operations Coordinate and support bespoke Client Reporting requests; Monitor client teams' requests and ensure timely responses (1st line of defense); Be "Go to" team member on responding to frequently asked routine Questions; Primary point for EMEA Business Ops colleagues on standard client reporting; Voting choice operational support; Engagement Operations Aladdin Research support including ensuring right coverage is uploaded, helping analysts with widgets, ability to extract AR insights to help analysts look at their engagement data and notes to draw trends - currently all requests are directed to the global BIS Ops team and depend on capacity. Other BLK analytical tools: Explore, Tableau, Aladdin Climate, etc - our partners use these platforms (e.g. SIMBA is in Explore) and it will be useful to have an EMEA dedicated person who is familiar with these environments and can extract relevant information for bespoke company analysis. Having a 'super user' on the EMEA team will enhance our own use of these tools in engagements and analysis. Broader Business Management Support: Coordinate with Global BIS Ops team to keep BIS EMEA informed of centralized efforts (e.g. deadlines for AR notes updates) Oversee team level activities (e.g all CIM requests have been addressed, monitor internal requests and ensure they're responded to in a timely way) Ensure trainings and other team level items are on track (compliance completed, etc), plan team on-sites/off-sites and arrange for logistical and content support on this. Help with client meeting materials such as power point presentations. 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Description About this role BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. To date, the firm manages approximately $8.7 Trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide. With 16,000+ employees across 35+ countries, BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at . Legal and Compliance BlackRock's Legal and Compliance (L&C) department works with business teams to develop investment management products and business solutions that comply with the numerous legal and regulatory requirements to which BlackRock and its products are subject. Legal and Compliance is responsible for, among other things, negotiating agreements with investors, intermediaries and service providers; providing ongoing legal advice to business regarding new and existing products and strategies; overseeing regulatory matters; coordinating litigation and legal proceedings; establishing legal and compliance policies and procedures that meet applicable regulatory requirements and testing the operative effectiveness of those policies and procedures and conducting training. Role Description We are searching for a seasoned lawyer specializing in private fund formation who will primarily support BlackRock's private credit business. The lawyer may also be required to provide support to other BlackRock alternatives businesses including liquid strategies such as hedge funds, illiquid strategies such as infrastructure and private equity, as wells as funds of funds solutions. Ideally, our candidate is a private funds lawyer who will be involved in providing legal advice and consultation, focusing on a variety of legal issues relating to alternative investment funds, including fund structuring, marketing and corporate governance. Primary Responsibilities: This position is part of the EMEA legal team responsible for coverage of BlackRock's private funds, and will assist with tasks such as: Providing advice on matters related to open-end and closed-end fund structuring across multiple jurisdictions; preparing, reviewing and negotiating fund documentation and offering materials . Managing outside counsel's preparation and review of fund documentation and overseeing outside counsel with respect to private funds generally. Coordinating and working with business teams, compliance, tax, and operations teams regarding various aspects of private fund formation and operation. Providing advice and support to internal stakeholders to develop, establish and improve internal processes. Analyzing and managing a variety of regulatory issues affecting the BlackRock private funds platform, including AIFMD, MiFID, SFDR etc. Skills & Requirements: Outstanding academic credentials and extensive experience as a lawyer in the asset management or fund formation group within a major law firm, the legal department of an investment management firm or the alternative investment division at an investment bank. Fund formation experience and familiarity with AIFMD, MiFID and U.S. and non-U.S. laws impacting privately offered funds is preferred. Knowledge of Collateralised Loan Obligations would be helpful. Demonstrated initiative and accountability. Excellent analytical, written and verbal communications skills. Comfort with working across different business functions while remaining responsive. Desire to work creatively in a fast-paced environment. Strong organisational skills and ability to balance multiple time-sensitive matters. Ability to coordinate complex projects involving different business and support groups and to assist the business in implementing solutions across the broad range of BlackRock products and services. Outstanding relationship-building skills and a consistent track record of working well as a member of a team. You should approach problems in a business-minded and practical manner and be able to communicate sophisticated concepts in an understandable way, to junior and senior colleagues across BlackRock's business teams. Our team is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, so you will be encouraged to help us continue to build a culture of inclusivity, belonging and trust. 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Description About this role BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. To date, the firm manages approximately $8.7 Trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide. With 16,000+ employees across 35+ countries, BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at . Legal and Compliance BlackRock's Legal and Compliance (L&C) department works with business teams to develop investment management products and business solutions that comply with the numerous legal and regulatory requirements to which BlackRock and its products are subject. Legal and Compliance is responsible for, among other things, negotiating agreements with investors, intermediaries and service providers; providing ongoing legal advice to business regarding new and existing products and strategies; overseeing regulatory matters; coordinating litigation and legal proceedings; establishing legal and compliance policies and procedures that meet applicable regulatory requirements and testing the operative effectiveness of those policies and procedures and conducting training. Role Description We are searching for a seasoned lawyer specializing in private fund formation who will primarily support BlackRock's private credit business. The lawyer may also be required to provide support to other BlackRock alternatives businesses including liquid strategies such as hedge funds, illiquid strategies such as infrastructure and private equity, as wells as funds of funds solutions. Ideally, our candidate is a private funds lawyer who will be involved in providing legal advice and consultation, focusing on a variety of legal issues relating to alternative investment funds, including fund structuring, marketing and corporate governance. Primary Responsibilities: This position is part of the EMEA legal team responsible for coverage of BlackRock's private funds, and will assist with tasks such as: Providing advice on matters related to open-end and closed-end fund structuring across multiple jurisdictions; preparing, reviewing and negotiating fund documentation and offering materials . Managing outside counsel's preparation and review of fund documentation and overseeing outside counsel with respect to private funds generally. Coordinating and working with business teams, compliance, tax, and operations teams regarding various aspects of private fund formation and operation. Providing advice and support to internal stakeholders to develop, establish and improve internal processes. Analyzing and managing a variety of regulatory issues affecting the BlackRock private funds platform, including AIFMD, MiFID, SFDR etc. Skills & Requirements: Outstanding academic credentials and extensive experience as a lawyer in the asset management or fund formation group within a major law firm, the legal department of an investment management firm or the alternative investment division at an investment bank. Fund formation experience and familiarity with AIFMD, MiFID and U.S. and non-U.S. laws impacting privately offered funds is preferred. Knowledge of Collateralised Loan Obligations would be helpful. Demonstrated initiative and accountability. Excellent analytical, written and verbal communications skills. Comfort with working across different business functions while remaining responsive. Desire to work creatively in a fast-paced environment. Strong organisational skills and ability to balance multiple time-sensitive matters. Ability to coordinate complex projects involving different business and support groups and to assist the business in implementing solutions across the broad range of BlackRock products and services. Outstanding relationship-building skills and a consistent track record of working well as a member of a team. You should approach problems in a business-minded and practical manner and be able to communicate sophisticated concepts in an understandable way, to junior and senior colleagues across BlackRock's business teams. Our team is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, so you will be encouraged to help us continue to build a culture of inclusivity, belonging and trust. 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Description About this role BlackRock is one of the world's preeminent asset management firms; a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions - from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs. Business Unit Overview: BlackRock's Compliance Department protects BlackRock's reputation and provides client focussed advice. It understands challenges and advises on the impact of regulation in our business, with the objective of: Actively participating in business decisions in order to champion our clients' interests. Collaborating with the business to position Compliance centrally into their daily work. Ensuring that client interests are at the centre of everything we do. Cultivating and enhancing the compliance culture within BlackRock. Providing thought leadership, analysis and advice on the impact of the regulatory framework on the business and its clients. Developing and fostering excellence within the Compliance team. Role Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director to join our Investment & Trading Compliance team, which includes supporting our EMEA Equities, Fixed Income, Cash, Multi-asset and Credit businesses as well as BlackRock's Capital Markets team. This position will complement an existing team of expert compliance professionals based in London. The Investment and Trading Compliance Team provides professional compliance advice and oversight to the various Investment and Trading business divisions within BlackRock. This role focuses on BlackRock's Equities, Fixed Income, Cash and Credit businesses. This role includes advice and oversight in relation to all aspects of the business including product. Managing a small team, our ideal candidate will have at least 10 years relevant experience within a leading investment/fund manager or investment banking business and will have gained expertise in Capital Markets transactions as well as specific asset classes such Equities, Fixed Income, Credit, Multi Asset and Cash products as well as providing timely and value-added regulatory advice. A demonstrably successful record in collaborating with product development, legal and investment professionals would be a distinct advantage. The successful candidate will exhibit strong partnership, technical regulatory and relationship management skills. The strength of character to offer healthy challenge will be essential, as will be the ability to engage successfully with stakeholders at all levels of the business. A highly-motivated self-starter, the successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, excellent technical and regulatory knowledge, a strong team ethic, combined with high energy, enthusiasm, resilience, tenacity, diplomacy and relationship management skills. Key Responsibilities: Making a strong contribution to the team's provision of Line of Business Compliance support and oversight for the Capital Markets teams as well as Equities, Fixed income, Multi-Asset Cash and Credit businesses. Liaising with portfolio managers, dealers and other investment staff, to ensure the application of conduct of business requirements and BlackRock compliance policies. Liaising with BlackRock Global Capital Markets team on regulatory matters including advising on application of Information Barrier policy and managing restricted lists process as well as specific transactions Advising and overseeing new business initiatives. Leading Compliance participation in Compliance or business-driven projects, including regulatory developments and strategic initiatives. Advising on and interpreting regulation and BlackRock policies in relation to investment decisions, issues and potential breaches. Contributing to the creation of management reporting and communication on Compliance matters to senior management, corporate boards, BlackRock business stakeholders and business Oversight Committees. Providing advice on the anticipation, impact assessment and response to regulatory development. Designing and delivering effective regulatory training initiatives to the business. Performing validation controls of key business activities Supporting the oversight of investment research and expert networks, crossing/opposing Flow and Reallocation global compliance programs. This role involves the management of a small team Knowledge / Experience: At least 10 years' experience within a control function within the asset management industry or Investment bank within Compliance or Legal. Strong regulatory knowledge of capital markets transactions such as IPO's, Rights offerings, Placings, public to private and sub-underwriting transactions Ability to influence a highly-performing internal client base by delivering timely, credible, accurate and value-added advice. Able to consistently demonstrate high standards of professional accuracy and excellent attention to detail. Self-motivation, the ability to work autonomously and high energy levels. The technical ability and mindset to deliver a solutions-driven approach and the judgment to use this in appropriate circumstances. Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise workloads, progress multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines. Ability to collaborate effectively both within the team and across functions. The strength of character to offer constructive challenge. High degree of familiarity with EU regulatory regimes including but not limited to key conduct of business requirements such as MiFID II, MAR, Securitisation Regulation, LIBOR transition, investment advice etc would be beneficial. Experience in Compliance information gatekeeping process, dealing with Wall crossing requests, market soundings and handling of MNPI. Experience of conflicts/control room activities would be an added advantage. Proven management experience of individuals or a small team 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Description About this role BlackRock is one of the world's preeminent asset management firms; a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions - from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs. Business Unit Overview: BlackRock's Compliance Department protects BlackRock's reputation and provides client focussed advice. It understands challenges and advises on the impact of regulation in our business, with the objective of: Actively participating in business decisions in order to champion our clients' interests. Collaborating with the business to position Compliance centrally into their daily work. Ensuring that client interests are at the centre of everything we do. Cultivating and enhancing the compliance culture within BlackRock. Providing thought leadership, analysis and advice on the impact of the regulatory framework on the business and its clients. Developing and fostering excellence within the Compliance team. Role Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director to join our Investment & Trading Compliance team, which includes supporting our EMEA Equities, Fixed Income, Cash, Multi-asset and Credit businesses as well as BlackRock's Capital Markets team. This position will complement an existing team of expert compliance professionals based in London. The Investment and Trading Compliance Team provides professional compliance advice and oversight to the various Investment and Trading business divisions within BlackRock. This role focuses on BlackRock's Equities, Fixed Income, Cash and Credit businesses. This role includes advice and oversight in relation to all aspects of the business including product. Managing a small team, our ideal candidate will have at least 10 years relevant experience within a leading investment/fund manager or investment banking business and will have gained expertise in Capital Markets transactions as well as specific asset classes such Equities, Fixed Income, Credit, Multi Asset and Cash products as well as providing timely and value-added regulatory advice. A demonstrably successful record in collaborating with product development, legal and investment professionals would be a distinct advantage. The successful candidate will exhibit strong partnership, technical regulatory and relationship management skills. The strength of character to offer healthy challenge will be essential, as will be the ability to engage successfully with stakeholders at all levels of the business. A highly-motivated self-starter, the successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, excellent technical and regulatory knowledge, a strong team ethic, combined with high energy, enthusiasm, resilience, tenacity, diplomacy and relationship management skills. Key Responsibilities: Making a strong contribution to the team's provision of Line of Business Compliance support and oversight for the Capital Markets teams as well as Equities, Fixed income, Multi-Asset Cash and Credit businesses. Liaising with portfolio managers, dealers and other investment staff, to ensure the application of conduct of business requirements and BlackRock compliance policies. Liaising with BlackRock Global Capital Markets team on regulatory matters including advising on application of Information Barrier policy and managing restricted lists process as well as specific transactions Advising and overseeing new business initiatives. Leading Compliance participation in Compliance or business-driven projects, including regulatory developments and strategic initiatives. Advising on and interpreting regulation and BlackRock policies in relation to investment decisions, issues and potential breaches. Contributing to the creation of management reporting and communication on Compliance matters to senior management, corporate boards, BlackRock business stakeholders and business Oversight Committees. Providing advice on the anticipation, impact assessment and response to regulatory development. Designing and delivering effective regulatory training initiatives to the business. Performing validation controls of key business activities Supporting the oversight of investment research and expert networks, crossing/opposing Flow and Reallocation global compliance programs. This role involves the management of a small team Knowledge / Experience: At least 10 years' experience within a control function within the asset management industry or Investment bank within Compliance or Legal. Strong regulatory knowledge of capital markets transactions such as IPO's, Rights offerings, Placings, public to private and sub-underwriting transactions Ability to influence a highly-performing internal client base by delivering timely, credible, accurate and value-added advice. Able to consistently demonstrate high standards of professional accuracy and excellent attention to detail. Self-motivation, the ability to work autonomously and high energy levels. The technical ability and mindset to deliver a solutions-driven approach and the judgment to use this in appropriate circumstances. Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise workloads, progress multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines. Ability to collaborate effectively both within the team and across functions. The strength of character to offer constructive challenge. High degree of familiarity with EU regulatory regimes including but not limited to key conduct of business requirements such as MiFID II, MAR, Securitisation Regulation, LIBOR transition, investment advice etc would be beneficial. Experience in Compliance information gatekeeping process, dealing with Wall crossing requests, market soundings and handling of MNPI. Experience of conflicts/control room activities would be an added advantage. Proven management experience of individuals or a small team 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Description About this role Your team: Being a part of BlackRock means being a part of a community of smart, results-oriented people who are pursuing some of the world's most sophisticated financial challenges. And our founder-led culture has maintained its results-oriented feel - we work hard, we work as a team, and we work with purpose. Aladdin Sustainability Lab drives the development and delivery of sustainable data, research, analytics and technology as a product for the firm and its clients. The group is part of the Aladdin Business (AB) and partners significantly with several groups across BlackRock like the Aladdin Sustainability (AS) team (focus on the business development of our product), the firm's FinTech business, BlackRock Sustainable Investing, and our Risk and Investment Teams. Your role: Based in London, the Vice President will join the Aladdin Sustainability Lab team to support a series of strategic needs across the team leadership. These needs cover team and talent strategy, project management and execution, program management and operational efficiency, and research, data and infrastructure management. The candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in highly visible sustainability-related projects at the firmwide level and to build a strong and diverse network across the firm. Given the broad scope of the Aladdin Sustainability Lab platform, the candidate should feel comfortable working with teams across regions and engaging across functional areas. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest in sustainability, analytics business and products, global markets, investor needs, and industry dynamics broadly; a desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a dedication to excellence, attention to detail, and sense of urgency, especially under pressure and in preparation for high visibility engagements; high-energy, positive "can-do" demeanor, and an ability to work as a great teammate, accept substantial individual responsibility, and proactively build value for the team; the ability to manage complex, interdepartmental projects in a professional, inclusive, fast paced fashion; the ability to communicate effectively, even complex concepts; and mastery in the creation of documents (e.g., PowerPoint decks for meetings, business memos, etc.). Your responsibilities: Participate in the ASL's ExCo to build/evolve the group's strategy, help understand and manage pain-points and proactively identify opportunities and solutions for improvement; Maximize ASL's operational efficiency and facilitate business growth; Developing and monitoring key metrics, managing accountability; partner with Aladdin Sustainability (AS) team to ensure alignment between teams. Work in close partnership with Lab leadership, AS and the Aladdin Business COO team to: Drive close alignment with AB/1Aladdin on business OKRs and resourcing, particularly through Lab's yearly planning process and quarterly updates. Coordinate key external engagements such as sustainability-related conferences; coordinate research, academic and industry engagements Help developing the Lab's culture and talent agenda and its execution, in connection with the Lab leadership and our HR BP Drive internal awareness of Aladdin Sustainability initiatives and progress (e.g., newsletters, QBRs, Town Halls, etc.) and represent the team in broader forums. Partnering with members of the Aladdin Sustainability team to prepare and curate content, build executive-level presentations, speeches, and talking points about platform development and sustainability-related topics with both clients and internal audiences (e.g., GEC, ExCos, etc.) You have: 5+ years of experience in asset management, consulting or investment banking Ability to use data and clearly articulate complex ideas, both written and oral, to internal and external audiences across levels of seniority Highly effective process and project management skills: coordination, execution, follow-up and attention to detail, proactively produce documents to track and report progress to partners High degree of professional discretion, integrity and business judgment 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Description About this role Your team: Being a part of BlackRock means being a part of a community of smart, results-oriented people who are pursuing some of the world's most sophisticated financial challenges. And our founder-led culture has maintained its results-oriented feel - we work hard, we work as a team, and we work with purpose. Aladdin Sustainability Lab drives the development and delivery of sustainable data, research, analytics and technology as a product for the firm and its clients. The group is part of the Aladdin Business (AB) and partners significantly with several groups across BlackRock like the Aladdin Sustainability (AS) team (focus on the business development of our product), the firm's FinTech business, BlackRock Sustainable Investing, and our Risk and Investment Teams. Your role: Based in London, the Vice President will join the Aladdin Sustainability Lab team to support a series of strategic needs across the team leadership. These needs cover team and talent strategy, project management and execution, program management and operational efficiency, and research, data and infrastructure management. The candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in highly visible sustainability-related projects at the firmwide level and to build a strong and diverse network across the firm. Given the broad scope of the Aladdin Sustainability Lab platform, the candidate should feel comfortable working with teams across regions and engaging across functional areas. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest in sustainability, analytics business and products, global markets, investor needs, and industry dynamics broadly; a desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a dedication to excellence, attention to detail, and sense of urgency, especially under pressure and in preparation for high visibility engagements; high-energy, positive "can-do" demeanor, and an ability to work as a great teammate, accept substantial individual responsibility, and proactively build value for the team; the ability to manage complex, interdepartmental projects in a professional, inclusive, fast paced fashion; the ability to communicate effectively, even complex concepts; and mastery in the creation of documents (e.g., PowerPoint decks for meetings, business memos, etc.). Your responsibilities: Participate in the ASL's ExCo to build/evolve the group's strategy, help understand and manage pain-points and proactively identify opportunities and solutions for improvement; Maximize ASL's operational efficiency and facilitate business growth; Developing and monitoring key metrics, managing accountability; partner with Aladdin Sustainability (AS) team to ensure alignment between teams. Work in close partnership with Lab leadership, AS and the Aladdin Business COO team to: Drive close alignment with AB/1Aladdin on business OKRs and resourcing, particularly through Lab's yearly planning process and quarterly updates. Coordinate key external engagements such as sustainability-related conferences; coordinate research, academic and industry engagements Help developing the Lab's culture and talent agenda and its execution, in connection with the Lab leadership and our HR BP Drive internal awareness of Aladdin Sustainability initiatives and progress (e.g., newsletters, QBRs, Town Halls, etc.) and represent the team in broader forums. Partnering with members of the Aladdin Sustainability team to prepare and curate content, build executive-level presentations, speeches, and talking points about platform development and sustainability-related topics with both clients and internal audiences (e.g., GEC, ExCos, etc.) You have: 5+ years of experience in asset management, consulting or investment banking Ability to use data and clearly articulate complex ideas, both written and oral, to internal and external audiences across levels of seniority Highly effective process and project management skills: coordination, execution, follow-up and attention to detail, proactively produce documents to track and report progress to partners High degree of professional discretion, integrity and business judgment 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. 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 careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 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.