Associate, Financial Crime Compliance - Fraud and Anti-Bribery and Corruption

About this role

About BlackRock

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. 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®. BlackRock currently has more than $13 trillion AUM and approximately 25,000 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in global markets.

Role Aim/Purpose:

This role will require the individual to deliver BlackRock’s fraud and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) risk management program, with a focus in the AMRS Region. The candidate will be responsible for assisting with the development of a pro-active fraud risk management program, and also responding to escalations in partnership.

The candidate will report into the Global Head of Fraud and Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance and will be responsible for executing on a regional financial crime strategy and framework in relation to fraud and ABC compliance which is consistent with the global framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Global Head of Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance in executing against multiple workstreams to mitigate relevant bribery and fraud risks.
• Assist with responding to fraud escalations, including from external sources (e.g., hotline complaints).
• Coordinate with stakeholder groups including Information Security, Corporate Security, Human Resources, and Litigation to respond to and investigate fraud concerns.
• Assist with the development and deployment of control enhancements (e.g., trainings, policies, procedures).
• Assist with monitoring and testing activity to assess control effectiveness
• Identify risks, potential concerns, and control issues; determine the root cause of issues; provide best practice recommendations; and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are developed and implemented.
• Ability to track progress and milestones in a project management capacity that will be reported to senior compliance management.
• Design and implement monitoring and testing programs related to fraud and ABC risk and controls.
• Prepare ABC metrics and reporting for management by collecting and analyzing information.
• Support fraud and ABC investigations on a regional and global basis, as needed, including assisting with the drafting of suspicious activity reports.
• Liaise with business stakeholders and risk partners to review, advise and enhance the Third Party Risk Management program as it relates to bribery and corruption.
• Form strong relationships with key stakeholders within the business regionally.

Skills / Qualifications:

• The successful candidate should have a minimum of 3 -5 years of experience in addressing ABC risk and have a deep understanding of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Knowledge of UK Bribery Act and local regulations a plus.
• The candidate will need experience in drafting policies and procedures, conducting investigations, performing risk assessments, testing, and monitoring, third-party risk management, data analysis, and metrics reporting.
• Experience working with private equity, asset management or other financial services firms would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Excellent communication and business partnership skills.
• Teamwork skills – the candidate must be flexible in their work style and be able to work appropriately with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels and across multiple time zones.
• Degree in Business, Law, Accounting or related discipline as well as credentials such as a CPA, CFE, or CAMS certification.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$105,000.00 - USD$137,500.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance. For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$95,000.00 - USD$127,500.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

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.

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