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

BlackRock•Wilmington, DE

9d•$82,000 - $108,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Veterans Transition Program is designed to support veterans in making the transition from military life to the civilian workforce. The Program offers participants the opportunity to work at the world’s largest asset manager for six months. On completion of the Program, successful participants will be offered permanent employment at BlackRock. Over the course of the Program, participants will: Join teams and have an immediate impact; Immerse themselves in the work of their teams; Gain an understanding of how BlackRock serves its clients; Be supported through training and mentorship; Get exposure to senior leaders; Participate in social and networking opportunities. The program begins with an orientation where you’ll learn about BlackRock’s principles, mission, purpose, and culture. You’ll learn about the asset management industry and get an in-depth look at how BlackRock serves its clients. Following orientation, you’ll join your team and gain insights into the day-to-day life of an Associate as you develop subject-matter expertise through on-the-job learning and our industry-leading technology, Aladdin. The Employee Compliance Policy & Advisory team establishes and oversees compliance requirements governing employee-related activities and evaluates adherence to these requirements to identify and mitigate actual or perceived conflicts of interest. The team advises employees on applicable requirements and works closely with Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, Technology, and business stakeholders globally to support a strong culture of integrity and compliance. As an Associate within the Employee Compliance Policy & Advisory team, you will play a key role in supporting the administration, monitoring, and continuous enhancement of employee compliance programs. You will collaborate with the team members across regions to review employee disclosures, assess potential conflicts of interest, support surveillance and monitoring activities, and provide timely policy guidance to employees and business stakeholders. This role provides an opportunity to develop expertise in employee conflicts of interest, risk management, and regulatory compliance while working closely with a broad range of stakeholders across the firm. The ideal candidate will bring intellectual curiosity, strong analytical capabilities, and exceptional attention to detail, along with a desire to build expertise in employee compliance policy advisory. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate sound judgment, and be comfortable partnering with a broad range of stakeholders across the firm.

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, business stakeholders on the employee compliance policies 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 decisions 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.