2026 Veterans Transition Program- Associate Associate, Employee Compliance Policy & Advisory

BlackRock•Wilmington, DE

1d•$82,000 - $108,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Veterans Transition Program is a six-month program designed to support veterans in transitioning to the civilian workforce at BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager. Participants will join teams, gain an understanding of BlackRock's operations, receive training and mentorship, and have exposure to senior leaders. Upon successful completion, participants will be offered permanent employment. The Employee Compliance Policy & Advisory team establishes and oversees compliance requirements for employee-related activities, advises employees on these requirements, and works with various departments to foster a culture of integrity and compliance. As an Associate in this team, you will support the administration, monitoring, and enhancement of employee compliance programs, review employee disclosures, assess conflicts of interest, support surveillance, and provide policy guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Experience working in a structured, team-oriented environment with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and problem solving.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to gather, organize, and assess information to support decision-making.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
A high level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and willingness to learn.
Interest in compliance, risk management, governance, ethics, or employee conduct-related topics.
Strong interest in leveraging data, automation, and innovative technologies to improve compliance oversight and operational effectiveness.
Minimum of 2 years of Active Uniformed service
<5 years of civilian work experience
Bachelor’s degree obtained pre- or post-military service
Open to all U.S. Veterans, regardless of rank or branch of service
Must be able to commence employment in October 2026

Responsibilities

Review and assess employee compliance requests, including personal trading, private investments, outside business activities, political contributions, gifts and entertainment, and other employee conduct-related matters.
Support the review and continuous enhancement of Employee Compliance policies and procedures by conducting research, analyzing emerging risks and regulatory developments, and collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the firm's employee compliance framework and policy governance.
Provide clear, timely policy advisory guidance to employees and business stakeholders on employee compliance policies and requirements, and escalate matters as appropriate.
Assist in monitoring employee activity and identifying potential issues requiring further review, and supporting the identification of emerging risks, thematic issues, and opportunities for enhanced oversight and controls.
Support the administration and case management of employee non-compliance matters within the Personal Investments program, including maintaining accurate records, documenting reviews and decisions, tracking employee obligations and remediation activities, and monitoring follow-up actions to ensure timely resolution and compliance with firm requirements.
Prepare reports, metrics, and management information to support program oversight and governance, oversight, and strategic decision-making.
Assist with quality assurance reviews to promote consistency, transparency, and effective governance across Employee Compliance programs.
Leverage automation and AI tools to enhance and streamline compliance reviews, improve data-driven decision-making, and support scalable, consistent outcomes across the Employee Compliance program.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen controls, and enhance employee experience.
Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, Technology, and business stakeholders to support employee compliance processes.
Participate in regional and global projects supporting the ongoing development of the Employee Compliance program.