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BlackRock · 2 days ago

Vice President, Americas Financial Crime Compliance Program

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$138K/yr - $194K/yr

5+ years exp

BlackRock is a leading global investment management firm, and they are seeking a Vice President to join their Global Financial Crime Compliance team. This role is responsible for implementing strategic priorities related to financial crime risk across various services and acting as a primary advisory point for multiple teams within the Americas region.

Asset ManagementCrowdfundingFinancial ServicesFinTechReal Estate Investment

Responsibilities

Act as a core financial crime advisory partner to business, product, operations, legal, and onboarding teams, providing timely guidance on anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, fraud, anti-bribery and corruption, and reputational risk considerations

Serve as a central escalation point for SMA and onboarding teams in connection with complex due diligence outcomes, adverse media, sanctions concerns, higher-risk client structures, distribution arrangements, and service providers

Conduct financial crime reviews of escalated clients, counterparties, and service providers, partnering with stakeholders to identify and address risks

Lead or support the development and execution of financial crime risk assessments (e.g., broker-dealer or product risk assessments

Perform periodic monitoring and testing, to assess the effectiveness of financial crime controls, including oversight of transfer agents and intermediaries, and coordinate remediation of identified issues

Conduct and document financial crime investigations supporting appropriate escalation and follow-up actions

Contribute to the design and implementation of financial crime policies, procedures, standards, and playbooks

Prepare management information (MI), metrics, and reporting on financial crime risk themes, escalations, investigations, and remediation activities for senior management and governance committees

Support responses to regulatory inquiries, examinations, internal audits, and compliance testing related to financial crime frameworks and controls

Participate in cross-functional and cross-regional strategic projects and change initiatives, ensuring financial crime requirements are embedded

Collaborate effectively within a global team to promote alignment of standards and practices across regions

Qualification

Financial crime complianceAnti-money laundering (AML)Risk managementRegulatory requirementsData analysisDocument managementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

5+ years of experience in compliance or risk management within financial services, preferably at an asset manager, bank, or consulting firm

Experience with at least one of the following frameworks: AML, sanctions (e.g., OFAC), anti-bribery and corruption (e.g., Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), or fraud

Strong knowledge of U.S. financial crime regulatory requirements and expectations

Familiarity with institutional investment products and platforms, including separately managed accounts, funds, distribution channels, transfer agents, and broker-dealer environments

Demonstrated ability to assess complex financial crime escalations and provide practical, risk-based recommendations

Experience analyzing data and preparing MI and presentation materials for senior stakeholders and governance committees

Strong governance, analytical, and document management skills

Proven ability to work as part of a global team and independently in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and strong business partnership capabilities

Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines