About this role

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the SMCR and Knowledge and Competence - Registration team within BlackRock’s Legal & Compliance (“L&C”) function.This role will be focused on supporting BlackRock and our employees, in ensuring compliance with the UK Senior Manager & Certification Regime (“SMCR”), Knowledge and Competence Regime (“K&C”) and the Irish Fitness & Probity Regime (“Irish F&P”).

The successful candidate will be joining a team of 4 based in both London and Budapest. This role offers the opportunity to work in close partnership with colleagues across the EMEA Legal & Compliance EMEA and to engage broadly with business colleagues across the breadth of BlackRock’s businesses.

The SMCR Registration team ensures the application of SMCR requirements across all UK regulated entities, as well as K&C and Irish F&P requirements. They work closely with Human Resources, Company Secretarial teams, and Business groups operating in the UK, and Ireland along with their senior management teams. The team is required providing a high-touch, personalized service to all impacted individuals.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder management, problem solving and influencing skills and should be comfortable dealing with employees across a range of seniority levels. The ability to manage your time and deliver to deadlines under pressure will also be vital.

An in-depth knowledge of the requirements and expectations of the SMCR, K&C and Irish F&P would be beneficial but is not essential. Experience of managing volume-driven operational programs in a fast-paced environment is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders - including Legal & Compliance colleagues, HR, business COO teams and senior business representativesCollaborate with colleagues based in London to run and maintain processes conducted by the Budapest SMCR team, including:Maintenance of SMCR, K&C and Irish F&P related policies, procedures, training material and guidance documentationIdentification process of in-scope individuals, and associated tagging in relevant systemsInitial and ongoing induction meetings within scope ‘trainee’ populationTracking of ‘trainee’ population to ensure all pre-requisite checks have been completed before an employee is certifiedMonthly and quarterly reconciliation of the in-scope population to ensure accuracy across platformsSupport the initial and annual Fit & Proper (F&P) assessment processesSupport investigations related to potential Conduct Rule breachesSupport internal and external reporting requirements including regulatory Conduct Rule breach reportingProvide input and advice to HR in relation to regulatory references, mandatory trainings, and flow of data from HR systems into the SMCR ToolSupport employee education regarding Conduct Rule requirements and responsibilitiesSupport and provide input into changes required to SMCR and HR tools to ensure processes and technology solutions remain compliant with changes in regulation or business model

What you bring to the table:

Curiosity and enthusiasm to learn the regimes will be vital.Experience of delivering and adhering to processes.Strong track record of building and maintaining great working relationships with senior stakeholders – confident, eager communicatorManaging operational processes with an eye for potential risk identificationStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the businessAbility to navigate a complex matrix of accountability and stakeholdersAbility to coach and distil technical requirements into simple and easy to understand advice for business stakeholdersStrong organizational skillsSelf-motivated, collaborative team playerHigh standard of accuracy and excellent attention to detailStrong analytical skillsAbility to work in and enjoy, a fast-paced and dynamic working environmentAbility to drive projects forward independently and deliver to deadlines

Knowledge/Experience:

Up to 2 years sector experience working within an asset management or investment banking environmentKnowledge and awareness of current UK regulatory landscape would be advantageous.

Development Value:

A fantastic opportunity to work as a key member of a dynamic, evolving Legal & Compliance function.A great opportunity for an individual to connect and build relationships within the Legal & Compliance function globally and across the BlackRock’s businesses more broadly.Opportunity to be a key member of the team supporting the management of significant and influential regulation across the UK business, providing the opportunity to develop deep subject matter expertise.Provides the opportunity to demonstrate and develop skills in relation to innovation, problem solving, focus, resiliency whilst delivering high profile, high impact work.Multi-faceted role with potential for development of a long-term career within the firm.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.