Vice President, Financial Crime Compliance - Fraud and Anti-bribery and Corruption (ABC)
About this role
Role Aim/Purpose:
This role will require the individual to deliver BlackRock's fraud and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) risk management program, with a focus in the AMRS Region including Latin America. The candidate will report into the Global Head of Fraud and Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance and will be responsible for executing on a regional financial crime strategy and framework in relation to fraud and ABC compliance which is consistent with the global framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Global Head of Fraud and Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance in executing against multiple workstreams to mitigate relevant fraud and bribery risks.
- Ability to track progress and milestones in a project management capacity that will be reported to senior compliance management.
- Identify risks, potential concerns, and control issues; determine the root cause of issues; provide best practice recommendations; and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are developed and implemented.
- Design and implement monitoring and testing programs related to fraud and ABC risk and controls.
- Prepare fraud and anti-bribery and corruption metrics and reporting for management by collecting and analyzing information.
- Support fraud and ABC investigations on a regional and global basis, as needed, including liaising with local AML Officers in relation to fraud and bribery events and assisting with the drafting of suspicious activity reports.
- Liaise with business stakeholders and risk partners to review, advise and enhance anti-bribery and corruption controls, including in relation to third party risk.
- Support in creating and delivering fraud awareness training (both computer based training and face to face).
- Advise the business on post-acquisition program integration and implement according to the firm's guidelines, including in relation to BlackRock's private equity investment strategy.
- Provide ABC compliance guidance in a lead and supporting role to country compliance teams.
- Form strong relationships with key stakeholders within the business regionally.
- Work with regional variances to maintain a consistent global standard.
Skills / Qualifications:
- The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in addressing anti-bribery and corruption risk and have a deep understanding of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Knowledge of UK Bribery Act and local regulations is a plus.
- The candidate will need experience in drafting policies and procedures, conducting investigations, performing risk assessments, testing, and monitoring, third-party risk management, data analysis, and metrics reporting.
- Experience working with private equity, asset management or other financial services firms would be an advantage, but not essential.
- Spanish language skills would be an advantage.
- Excellent communication and business partnership skills.
- Teamwork skills - the candidate must be flexible in their work style and be able to work appropriately with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels and across multiple time zones.
- Degree in Business, Law, Accounting or related discipline as well as credentials such as a CPA, CFE, or CAMS certification.
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.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
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