Director, Institutional Compliance

BlackRock•San Francisco, CA

19d•$173,500 - $270,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock's Compliance Department advises the business and protects the firm's reputation, with a focus on clients' best interests. It partners with Legal to oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations, maintain policies and procedures, monitor compliance controls, oversee regulatory matters, and deliver training. The BTC Compliance team oversees the compliance program for BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (BTC), an Office of the Comptroller of the Currency-regulated trust bank providing investment management and fiduciary services to institutional clients. Reporting directly to the BTC Chief Compliance Officer, the Director will help lead the ongoing evolution of BTC's compliance program. The role has broad exposure to regulatory engagement, compliance oversight, governance, risk management, and strategic business initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as an advisor to senior stakeholders and help shape the compliance program in a changing regulatory environment, using sound judgment and independent decision-making to advance critical priorities and the long-term development of BTC Compliance.

Requirements

Substantial experience in a legal, compliance, regulatory, or risk management role within financial services.
Significant experience with bank regulatory frameworks and entities regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Demonstrated ability to lead regulatory examinations and relationships, as well as complex remediation and governance initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage, develop, and support high-performing compliance teams.
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with regulators and senior executives, supported by strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong risk awareness, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities with a business-focused, solution-oriented approach.
Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Chief Compliance Officer at a smaller institution and/or as a senior compliance leader within a large financial institution is strongly preferred.
Experience with entities regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission is a plus.
Familiarity with asset management, fiduciary activities, collective investment funds, and ERISA requirements is preferred.
An advanced degree, Juris Doctor, or equivalent professional qualification is welcome.

Responsibilities

Partner with the BTC Chief Compliance Officer to oversee and enhance the compliance program, drive strategic priorities, and advance continuous improvement.
Lead engagement with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, including examinations, supervisory interactions, regulatory inquiries, remediation activities, regulatory responses, and management reporting.
Implement and enhance compliance programs, governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and associated testing and monitoring activities.
Advise business, Legal, Risk, and Compliance partners on regulatory requirements, new business initiatives, and emerging compliance risks.
Manage and develop compliance professionals while advancing talent development and organizational effectiveness across the team.
Represent BTC Compliance in governance forums, working groups, cross-functional initiatives, and other strategic projects.
Apply sound judgment and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and explore new approaches and technologies while rigorously challenging results.