Associate, US Marketing and Distribution Compliance

BlackRock•New York, NY

25d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Blackrock’s Compliance Department protects Blackrock’s reputation and provides client focused advice. It understands challenges and advises on the impact of regulation in our business, with the objective of: Actively participating in business decisions to champion our clients’ interests; Collaborating with the business to position Compliance centrally into their daily work; Have client interests at the center of everything we do; Cultivate and enhance the compliance culture within BlackRock; Provide thought leadership, analysis and advice on the impact and implementation of regulation on the businesses and its clients; and, Developing and fostering excellence within the Compliance team. This individual will join the US Marketing and Distribution Compliance team to focus on the sales and marketing efforts of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (PMG), which encompasses BlackRock’s Fundamental and Systematic investing across Fixed Income, Equities and Multi-Asset Strategies. This is a unique opportunity to assist BlackRock using asset management experience, product knowledge and knowledge of applicable rules and regulations, in particular FINRA Rule 2210 and the SEC Investment Adviser Marketing Rule.

Requirements

2-4 years of legal and/or regulatory (compliance) experience in asset management
Bachelor’s Degree
Strong knowledge of asset management business
Knowledge of Marketing and Distribution regulations
Strong analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
High standard of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritise workloads, multi-task and adhere to deadlines
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Collaborative team player, ability to work on team projects

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert with respect to guidance under the Advisers Act including the SEC Marketing Rule and other rules and regulations related to marketing and investor communications
Analyze rules and regulations, including regulatory developments, to assess the commercial impact on the businesses covered
Review and advise on marketing materials for BlackRock’s PMG teams helping to assess regulatory and business risk
Partner with Legal & Compliance colleagues, and business partners on the launch and development of new PMG products and strategies
Develop educational materials and deliver trainings for business partners with respect to marketing and fundraising regulations with a focus on PMG funds and strategies
Participate on working groups with internal stakeholders to support PMG initiatives
Work closely with global colleagues to help develop and ensure consistency of policies and procedures