Global Head of Enterprise Compliance
The Global Head of Enterprise Compliance is responsible for leading BlackRock’s operationally focused and globally managed, enterprise compliance programs. These programs include privacy, monitoring and testing and employee-related compliance activities as well as key components of the department’s management information and reporting processes. This role reports directly to the Global Head of Compliance and is located in New York.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the team focused on the following primary areas:
- Employee-related compliance activities, including personal trading, outside activities, private investments, gifts and entertainment, business integrity, and U.S. political contributions
- Data protection and privacy team on the implementation of a global privacy program
- Risk-based compliance monitoring and testing program
- Management reporting and communications, with a focus on strengthening and improving messaging to internal and external stakeholders
- Implement improvements to our broader global compliance program with goal of exceeding regulatory expectations and setting industry standards
- Partner with our technology team to identify and implement state-of-the-art technology that both streamlines processes and reduces risk across our compliance programs
- Serve as a leader and representative of the compliance function across several leadership committees, including, but not limited to, the Legal & Compliance Senior Leadership Team, Outside Activities, Privacy and the Business Integrity forum
- Provide thought leadership on the impact and implementation of regulation to our business partners and form strong relationships with key individuals within the business, Compliance and other control functions.
- Participate in industry forums and events to remain current on regulatory changes and industry developments and serve as a spokesperson for BlackRock to and from those forums
- Cultivate and enhance our strong BlackRock compliance culture by identifying ways to embed compliance and risk mitigation in all that we do and by role modeling compliance-first behaviors across the team
- Develop and foster excellence within and across the Compliance teams
Experience, Skills & Knowledge Required:
- University degree in Finance/Accounting/Law/Business/Economics with recognized professional qualifications preferred
- At least 15-20 years relevant working experience in investment compliance at an asset manager or other financial service organization
- Demonstrated understanding of the regulatory environment and track record of successful implementation of regulator standards into business processes
- Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and then successfully implement solutions
- Proven ability to effectively manage a large, global, team prioritizing work and adhering to deadlines
- Excellent communication and partnership skills across a range of stakeholders
- Exhibits the highest ethical judgement standards
- Team player who is sensitive to the needs of the functional business units and other stakeholders
- Role model of the BlackRock culture including demonstration and advocacy of Diversity, Inclusivity and Equity
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.
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.