Associate, Compensation

About this role

Associate – Compensation (EMEA Remuneration Regulation & Pay Transparency) 

Role Purpose 

This role supports the design, interpretation, and implementation of EU and country‑specific remuneration regulation across BlackRock’s EMEA entities, with a particular focus on pay transparency, equal pay, and regulatory compliance requirements. 

Working closely with senior members of the Total Reward team, the individual will analyse regulatory requirements, translate them into practical policy and process implications, and support consistent and defensible compensation outcomes across jurisdictions. 

The role requires strong analytical capability, independent judgement, and the ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks and apply them to real‑world reward decisions and operating models  

Key Responsibilities 

Remuneration Regulation & Governance 

• Monitor and analyse evolving EU, national and sector specific remuneration regulations (e.g. IFPR, UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID, Solvency II) 

• Support interpretation of regulatory requirements and translate them into policies, controls, and operational processes 

• Contribute to governance activities, including preparation of materials for Boards, internal committees and regulatory submissions 

• Assist in maintaining documentation and ensuring a robust, audit‑ready approach to regulatory compliance 

Pay Transparency & Equal Pay 

• Support implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, including:  

• Pay disclosures 

• Right‑to‑information processes 

• Gender pay gap reporting 

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of equal pay frameworks, methodologies, and supporting documentation 

• Partner with HR, Payroll, TA, and HR Systems teams to help embed requirements into BAU processes 

• Conduct analysis to identify potential risks, gaps, or inconsistencies in pay outcomes 

Role Architecture & Job Levelling 

• Support the application of Role Architecture and Job Levelling frameworks to ensure:  

• Consistent job sizing 

• Robust, defensible pay decisions 

• Alignment with pay transparency requirements 

• Contribute to validation exercises, data analysis, and documentation supporting COO and HR governance processes 

• Use data and insights to help identify internal equity risks or inconsistencies 

Analysis, Reporting & Projects 

• Deliver detailed compensation and regulatory analysis using internal and external data 

• Support regulatory reporting (e.g. High Earners Report, Public Disclosures etc) ensuring accuracy and completeness 

• Own or contribute to discrete projects or workstreams, delivering outputs to defined timelines 

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and data quality 

Stakeholder & Employee Representation Support 

• Support preparation of materials for Works Councils and employee representative bodies (e.g. FAQs, briefing notes, consultation packs) 

• Assist in ensuring documentation is consistent, accurate, and aligned to regulatory requirements 

• Provide clear, structured explanations of regulatory topics to internal stakeholders 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Partner with HR, Legal, Compliance and broader Total Reward teams 

• Provide clear, practical guidance on regulatory and pay transparency topics, tailored to audience needs 

• Support preparation of materials for governance forums, including executive‑ready summaries and analysis 

Skills & Experience 

Core Requirements 

• Experience in compensation, reward, or remuneration regulation (financial services preferred) 

• Strong analytical capability and advanced Excel skills 

• Ability to interpret complex regulatory or policy requirements and translate into practical recommendations 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities 

Preferred 

• Exposure to EU remuneration frameworks and/or pay transparency / equal pay topics 

• Experience supporting regulatory reporting, disclosures, or governance processes 

• Familiarity with HR systems (e.g. Workday) 

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.