About this role
About BlackRock
BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a world-class provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a variety of solutions — from thorough fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing performance to highly efficient indexing strategies crafted to gain broad exposure to the capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through various product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.
About Client Experience
Our mission within the Client Experience (CX) organization is to make it easier for clients to do business with BlackRock, making service so simple it becomes a source of alpha. We are organized across 4 key pillars:
1. Client Experience Delivery, client-facing teams orchestrating all aspects of service delivery, and onboarding teams bringing new business onto our platform,
2.Client Experience Operations, core client operations teams driving reporting, billing, and onboarding due diligence across the globe, and
3.Client Experience Transformation, accelerating progress towards our CX mission via research and competitive insights, analytics, marketing, business and change management
Team Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing in depth knowledge of BlackRock’s AML/KYC policies as well as providing an excellent client experience during the on-boarding of new clients and refresh of existing clients within BlackRock. You will support a growing area in a dynamic and ambitious environment. You will work closely with Sales teams, Client Experience Management and partner with Legal & Compliance to handle exceptions and ensure compliance with BlackRock’s AML/KYC policy.
Role Responsibilities:
Contributing to the successful implementation of the AML/KYC team's strategy and vision.
Partnering with the sales teams to on-board new clients as efficiently as possible.
Ensuring clients meet applicable AML/KYC requirements and that the appropriate AML/KYC process is followed for all new client mandates to mitigate risk to BlackRock.
Partnering with Legal & Compliance to manage exceptions and ensure escalation policies are appropriately followed.
Accurately capturing and recording relevant AML/KYC data on an ongoing basis and maintaining the AML/KYC data and documentation platforms.
Testing development and enhancements to AML/KYC platforms.
Ensuring that all completed AML/KYC documentation is properly filed, stored and retrievable.
Supporting the AML/KYC data requirements of client periodic reviews.
Participation in the development and implementation of continuous improvement of the control environment, policies and procedures, looking for ways to innovate and drive the business forward, delivering a superior client experience.
Experience
Proficient in Japanese
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience with respect to AML/KYC compliance and the on-boarding of clients within the asset management industry.
Knowledge and understanding of AML/KYC laws and regulations preferred.
Experience with Lexis Nexis Bridger, and/or other sanctions screening and risk rating systems preferred.
Ability to independently manage your own workload with minimal guidance.
Exemplary communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with both internal and external clients at all levels and regions.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and presentation skills.
Team player - both with regard to your direct team as well as with those whom you support.
Possess excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage effectively expectations of internal and external clients.
Flexible and open to accepting new challenges; able to work effectively and efficiently on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, demanding and ever-changing environment while maintaining the highest standard and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to balance client needs with BlackRock’s policies and operational procedures; possess excellent regulatory and technical awareness in order to understand associated risks and provide innovative, risk-free and compliance-friendly solutions
Qualified applicants, including people with disabilities, are welcome to apply.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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 | Twitter: @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, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
