Associate, Enterprise Risk Management

About the Role

The Technology and Operations (T&O) team 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.

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.

Key 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

For Atlanta, GA Only: The salary range for this position is USD$95,000.00 - USD$127,500.00. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

For Wilmington, DE Only: The salary range for this position is USD$85,000.00 - USD$117,500.00. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.