Associate, Compliance Advisory

About this role Business Unit Overview: BlackRock's Compliance Department protects BlackRock’s reputation and provides client focused advice.  It understands challenges and advises on the impact of regulation in our business, with the objective of: Actively participating in business decisions in order to champion our clients’ interests; Collaborating with the business to position Compliance centrally into their daily work; Ensuring that client interests are at the centre of everything we do; Cultivating and enhancing the compliance culture within BlackRock; Providing thought leadership, analysis and advice on the impact of the regulatory framework on the business and its clients; and Developing and fostering excellence within the Compliance team. Role Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join our Institutional Clients & Client Solutions team within the Compliance Line of Business team. This position will complement an existing team of expert compliance professionals based in London, Edinburgh and Budapest and will support the Head of L&C Budapest who provides senior coverage for the Institutional Clients & Solutions team. The team is responsible for overseeing regulatory risks and activities associated with the marketing, distribution, and delivery of institutional, wealth, and Outsource Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) client solutions (products and services) in EMEA — an important area of growth for BlackRock, and partnerships. In this role, you will interact with a broad range of stakeholders across the firm and work closely with our institutional and wealth client businesses, the Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team, the investment group at the heart of BlackRock's portfolio construction and asset allocation ecosystem, and other investment teams across the firm. The team also provides compliance support and oversight for our Financial Markets Advisory (FMA) business, which offers a range of advisory services leveraging the firm’s capital markets, data and risk analytics, technology, and financial modelling capabilities, as well as our Aladdin business (including eFront). Based in Budapest, the role will also include supporting the Head of L&C Budapest by providing compliance advice and oversight for activities undertaken by Sales, Investment, and Support teams based in Budapest, one of our hubs in Europe. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience working within a control function, ideally in a compliance or legal role within the asset management industry or a consultancy background. The candidate should possess a solid understanding of UCITS rules, MiFID requirements, FCA regulations, conduct of business standards, and the distribution of services in EMEA. Additionally, the ability to provide timely and valuable regulatory advice to business stakeholders is essential. A proven track record of collaborating effectively with business stakeholders, legal teams, and other compliance functions will be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong partnership, technical regulatory expertise, and relationship management skills. The ability to offer constructive challenges and engage successfully with stakeholders at all levels is crucial. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who exhibits sound judgment, excellent technical and regulatory knowledge, and a strong team ethic. The ideal candidate will bring high energy, enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, resilience, tenacity, diplomacy, and exceptional relationship management skills to the role. Key Responsibilities: Making a strong contribution to the Compliance Team's provision of qualitative compliance advice, advisory support, and oversight. Overseeing regulatory risks and activities associated with the marketing, distribution, and delivery of institutional, wealth, and OCIO client solutions (products and services) in EMEA. Efficiently managing routine ta ... (truncated, view full listing at source)