**About this role** **Job Purpose** : An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vice President to join BlackRock’s Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team based in London. This 2LoD role encompasses both advisory responsibilities and programme implementation and delivery. The role holder will support the UK and wider EMEA FCC team in executing the FCC programme. The position requires a deep understanding of UK and EU regulatory requirements within asset management and the ability to manage a financial crime compliance programme across all key financial crime risks (e.g., money laundering, fraud, bribery and corruption). There will be a particular focus on complex intermediaries, high-risk clients, and new products across EMEA. **Key Responsibilities:** - Serve as the primary point of escalation and advice for complex financial crime-related queries, particularly concerning complex intermediaries, high-risk clients, and new products and technologies across EMEA. **-** Assess new products and services to identify potential financial crime risks and ensure regulatory compliance and participate in new business approval and other relevant committees or working groups to represent FCC perspectives and provide advice. **-** Collaborate with stakeholders, including MLROs in local offices across EMEA, business lines, operations, and other legal and compliance teams, to identify and manage crystallised or emerging financial crime compliance risks in relation to complex situations. -Lead the creation of a new business-wide risk assessment programme across the region to ensure effectiveness and regulatory alignment. -Assist with all other aspects of the FCC programme, as needed, such as preparation of MI and reports to senior management, regulatory and audit engagement, review and approval of high risk clients, design and delivery of tailored training and communications. -Support ad-hoc global and regional business or financial crime compliance driven projects that require FCC SME input. **Candidate Requirements:** -2LoD financial crime advisory experience, preferably within asset management. -Comprehensive knowledge of UK and EU financial crime legislation and regulations, with hands-on experience in key financial crime risks (e.g., money laundering, bribery and corruption, sanctions, fraud). -Proven experience in developing financial crime programs and collaborating with business and operations teams to enhance efficiency. -Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities to effectively influence stakeholders and explain complex situations. -Active and effective participant in meetings. -Familiarity with digital assets and emerging technologies is advantageous. -University degree and relevant industry certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS). **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. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock 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.