2026 Veterans Transition Program- Associate Associate, Employee Compliance Policy & Advisory

About this role

Veterans Transition Program- Associate, Employee Compliance Policy & Advisory

We recognize that veterans bring a unique and valued perspective to BlackRock thanks to their extraordinary backgrounds and experiences. The Veterans Transition Program is designed to support veterans in making the transition from military life to the civilian workforce. The Program offers participants the opportunity to work at the world’s largest asset manager for six months. On completion of the Program, successful participants will be offered permanent employment at BlackRock.

Over the course of the Program, participants will:

• Join teams and have an immediate impact;
• Immerse themselves in the work of their teams;
• Gain an understanding of how BlackRock serves its clients;
• Be supported through training and mentorship;
• Get exposure to senior leaders;
• Participate in social and networking opportunities.

Program Structure:

The program begins with an orientation where you’ll learn about BlackRock’s principles, mission, purpose, and culture. You’ll learn about the asset management industry and get an in-depth look at how BlackRock serves its clients. Following orientation, you’ll join your team and gain insights into the day-to-day life of an Associate as you develop subject-matter expertise through on-the-job learning and our industry-leading technology, Aladdin.

Your Team

The Employee Compliance Policy & Advisory team establishes and oversees compliance requirements governing employee-related activities and evaluates adherence to these requirements to identify and mitigate actual or perceived conflicts of interest. The team advises employees on applicable requirements and works closely with Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, Technology, and business stakeholders globally to support a strong culture of integrity and compliance.

Your Role and Impact

As an Associate within the Employee Compliance Policy & Advisory team, you will play a key role in supporting the administration, monitoring, and continuous enhancement of employee compliance programs. You will collaborate with the team members across regions to review employee disclosures, assess potential conflicts of interest, support surveillance and monitoring activities, and provide timely policy guidance to employees and business stakeholders.

This role provides an opportunity to develop expertise in employee conflicts of interest, risk management, and regulatory compliance while working closely with a broad range of stakeholders across the firm. The ideal candidate will bring intellectual curiosity, strong analytical capabilities, and exceptional attention to detail, along with a desire to build expertise in employee compliance policy advisory. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate sound judgment, and be comfortable partnering with a broad range of stakeholders across the firm.

Your Responsibilities

• Review and assess employee compliance requests, including personal trading, private investments, outside business activities, political contributions, gifts and entertainment, and other employee conduct-related matters.
• Support the review, and continuous enhancement of Employee Compliance policies and procedures by conducting research, analyzing emerging risks and regulatory developments, and collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the firm's employee compliance framework and policy governance.
• Provide clear, timely policy advisory guidance to employees, business stakeholders on the employee compliance policies requirements, and escalate matters as appropriate.
• Assist in monitoring employee activity and identifying potential issues requiring further review, and supporting the identification of emerging risks, thematic issues, and opportunities for enhanced oversight and controls
• Support the administration and case management of employee non-compliance matters within the Personal Investments program, including maintaining accurate records, documenting reviews and decisions, tracking employee obligations and remediation activities, and monitoring follow-up actions to ensure timely resolution and compliance with firm requirements.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and management information to support program oversight and governance, oversight and strategic decisions making.
• Assist with quality assurance reviews to promote consistency, transparency, and effective governance across Employee Compliance programs.
• Leverage automation and AI tools to enhance and streamline compliance reviews, improve >

  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.

  
  

  To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
  

  BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

  BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

  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.