About this role
What team will you be on?You will be a member of the APAC Investments Advisory Compliance Team, working closely with regional and global Compliance colleagues to support a consistent investment compliance framework across BlackRock. The team provides compliance and regulatory advice to investment teams across the region, with a particular focus on Private Markets businesses.
Why is your role important?
This role will provide compliance and regulatory guidance to investment professionals across APAC, supporting Private Markets activities including Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure and Real Estate. You will work collaboratively across functions and jurisdictions while independently navigating regulatory requirements, potential conflicts of interest and evolving compliance risks.
What will you be doing?
In every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:
- Provide compliance and regulatory advice to APAC investment teams, particularly Private Markets, considering applicable laws, regulations, BlackRock policies, fiduciary obligations and business objectives.
- Support the integrity of BlackRock's information barriers and conflicts of interest program, identifying and advising on actual or potential conflicts arising from investment activities, transactions, fund structures and business relationships.
- Collaborate with control functions and regional and global Compliance colleagues to deliver consistent advice and support compliance initiatives and best practices.
- Advise on Compliance considerations relating to fundraising, investor communications, marketing and distribution activities connected with APAC investment teams.
- Monitor local and regional regulatory developments and assess their impact on the Private Markets business.
- Develop and deliver Compliance training and guidance to investment professionals on regulatory developments, policies and emerging Compliance risks.
What are we looking for?
- Typically 4–6 years of relevant investment compliance experience within asset management, a buy-side financial services firm or sell-side banking institution.
- Understanding of the investment regulatory environment across Asia Pacific, with experience covering multiple jurisdictions considered advantageous.
- Understanding of asset management compliance programs, including monitoring and surveillance.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills; Mandarin language skills are advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- University degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related discipline preferred.
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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
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.
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