Über diese Associate, Enterprise Risk Management (Delaware/Atlanta) Stelle bei BlackRock
About this role
Your team
Technology and Operations (T&O) is responsible for BlackRock’s worldwide operations across asset classes and geographies. Operational functions within T&O are aligned with clients, products, fund structures, and third-party provider networks. The organization supports a broad range of services across the product and trade lifecycle and plays an important role in the experience of BlackRock’s clients and employees.
T&O Risk and Control operates within the first line of defense and oversees the operational risk management framework. The team works across the operating platform to promote consistent global risk management practices, including risk assessment and mitigation, policies and standards, internal and external audit engagements, event management, and analysis supporting risk reporting.
Your role and impact
As an Associate on the T&O Risk and Control team, you will work with the Head of Americas Risk T&O and the broader Risk and Control team to support the global risk framework and related business management activities. You will collaborate with stakeholders across T&O to advance the regional risk agenda, coordinate and implement risk initiatives, and maintain alignment with regional counterparts across second- and third-line functions.
This role provides an opportunity to contribute to a strong risk and control environment by connecting risk priorities with business processes, improving transparency through reporting and analysis, and helping teams identify and address emerging operational risks.
Your responsibilities
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:
- Support and coordinate regional and global T&O teams in navigating operational risk requirements and internal audits, including leading smaller risk mitigation projects as appropriate.
- Support and coordinate remediation efforts related to internal controls and help incorporate risk management routines into business processes.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of risk reporting to increase transparency around significant risks and issues.
- Collaborate with risk partners and T&O teams to maintain alignment on firmwide operational risk priorities and emerging risks and contribute to a strong risk culture.
- Support the execution of operational risk assessments and governance routines, identifying emerging risks, control gaps, and opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
Your experience
- Demonstrated experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, or a related field, with the ability to apply risk and control principles in a complex operating environment.
- Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- Intellectually curious and effective at navigating a matrixed organization, collaborating with subject matter experts, and building trusted, long-term relationships.
- Demonstrated experience working with large data sets, including data analysis and manipulation to draw pragmatic conclusions.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and summarize complex matters effectively, both verbally and in writing, for stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to think critically and contribute to developing solutions that enhance risk and control activities.
- Strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
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.
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