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

BlackRock•Atlanta, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 -5 years of experience in addressing ABC risk and have a deep understanding of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Experience in drafting policies and procedures, conducting investigations, performing risk assessments, testing, and monitoring, third-party risk management, data analysis, and metrics reporting.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of UK Bribery Act and local regulations a plus.
Experience working with private equity, asset management or other financial services firms would be an advantage, but not essential.

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.