Analyst, Risk & Control

About this role

Job Purpose/Background:

The Risk and Controls team within Sales Practices and Operations is an integral part of USWA, responsible for the development and implementation of a robust oversight framework. The Risk and Controls Analyst will help ensure key sales and operational risks are properly understood and appropriately managed in order to drive better business outcomes.

Given the broad range of projects and initiatives, relatively small group size, and collegial business culture, the Analyst will gain significant exposure across the business and build in-depth knowledge of the workings of BlackRock’s largest sales unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with process owners to implement and refine actions to mitigate risk, including detective and preventative controls.

  
  

• Perform periodic reviews of codified processes and controls related to information security, marketing materials, employee conduct, regulatory compliance, contracting, and expenses to ensure they’re working as intended.

  
  

• Support and complete various efficiency and capacity-building initiatives, including automation / standardization efforts.

  
  

• Assist with various recordkeeping efforts and ad hoc data analysis requests.

  
  

• Collaborate with other business teams and risk partners across the firm, including Legal, Compliance, and Information Security, among others.

  
  

• Contribute to a One BlackRock culture where colleagues of all backgrounds feel seen, heard, respected, and valued for who they are and what they contribute.

  
  

Skills, Experience and Competencies:

• 2 to 3 years of work experience, preferably in the investment/asset/wealth management businesses

  
  

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

  
  

• Inquisitive nature with a desire to learn more, fix things, and improve outcomes

  
  

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to know when to escalate issues

  
  

• Strong attention to detail; highly organized and diligent

  
  

• Aptitude for technology and automation

  
  

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including with macros, and experience with Power BI

  
  

• Knowledge of and/or a willingness to learn how to use content, data, and project management tools

  
  

• Ability to manage own priorities, multi-task, and meet hard deadlines

  
  

• Team player; ability to develop effective working relationships with professionals at all levels

  
  

• A high degree of integrity and a commitment to excellence

  
  

• Flexible with shift timings

  
  

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.

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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.