Derivatives Compliance
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.
Overview
We are sourcing for a dynamic and enthusiastic derivatives compliance professional who functions in an efficient and detail-oriented manner. The candidate should be a team player, extremely motivated, resourceful and well organized. This position will be based in San Francisco.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation and enhancement of BlackRock's global derivatives compliance program designed to comply with applicable regulations (including derivatives regulations under Title VII of The Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.)
Responsibilities
- Provide regulatory advice and guidance to the Investment Strategies teams and their respective support areas (i.e., Portfolio Compliance, Technology, Operations) with regard to ongoing derivatives regulatory or compliance issues.
- Work on multiple projects together with internal business partners to implement robust derivatives compliance controls and regulatory reporting systems.
- Assist with regulatory inquiries, routine audits, exams and periodic reporting in relation to all of BlackRock's CFTC/NFA registrants.
- Update and maintain compliance policies and procedures regarding derivatives regulation as needed.
- Build and enhance relationships with global derivatives regulators and industry peers by participating in trade group and committees.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of financial services industry experience in a compliance, legal or regulatory function. Prior working knowledge of key derivatives regulatory requirements, expectations and best practices as applicable to a large global asset manager.
- Strong knowledge of the derivatives regulatory environment and jurisdiction, with special regard to CFTC/NFA rules and regulations.
- Pre-existing relationships and experience with derivatives regulators preferred (i.e., CFTC, NFA, exchanges.)
- Ability to synthesize, simplify and communicate clearly complex legal and regulatory information to all levels of the organization.
- Strong technical proficiency with excel, powerpoint, etc.
BlackRock is proud to be an E-Verify Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer--M/F/D/V.
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.
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