About this role
This individual will be part of the Singapore & Southeast Asia Compliance team, responsible for ensuring that BlackRock fulfills its regulatory obligations for activities in Singapore and Southeast Asia, while implementing a comprehensive compliance framework together with applicable policies and procedures.
Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer in Singapore, the individual will provide compliance and regulatory advice to a variety of business and operations teams, help ensure new regulatory requirements are tracked and implemented in a timely manner, and conduct risk-based compliance monitoring.
The individual should be able to work effectively within a team environment but also be self-directed and able to work independently.
Key Responsibilities:
Review of marketing materials to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Advise business units on relevant rules and regulations as well as policies relating to sales and marketing, new product launches, fund management, licensing, financial crime, code of ethics and other core compliance areas.
Implement relevant compliance policies and procedures and promote a strong culture of compliance within the organization.
Conduct relevant compliance training to employees.
Execute a risk-based compliance monitoring programme and conduct periodic compliance risk assessments.
Track new regulatory reforms and requirements, communicate regulatory expectations to stakeholders effectively and ensure timely implementation of requirements.
Assist in management reporting and governance forum materials, including reports for risk management committees and local Board meetings.
Participate in global and regional strategic initiatives and projects, working closely with global / regional BlackRock colleagues and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, global best practice and consistency.
Qualifications / Experience Required:
At least 6-10 years of regulatory compliance experience, ideally in the fund management industry.
An understanding of the regulatory environment in Singapore applicable to fund management. Regulatory knowledge of other Southeast Asian jurisdictions will be an advantage.
Strong analytical, communication and writing skills as well as an ability to work independently. The candidate should enjoy advising and having constant interaction with stakeholders and be able to work on a project with minimal supervision.
Excellent time management and organisational skills, with an ability to meet tight deadlines.
Fluency in both English and Chinese is an advantage.
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 Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Skills Required
- At least 6-10 years of regulatory compliance experience
- Experience in the fund management industry
- Understanding of Singapore’s regulatory environment applicable to fund management
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements in other Southeast Asian jurisdictions
- Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and advise stakeholders effectively
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Fluency in English and Chinese
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off (no fixed PTO bank) with manager approval is highlighted alongside separate sick and bereavement leave, signaling broad time-off options. Feedback suggests this high‑trust approach is a notable strength among large employers.
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Parental & Family Support — Gender‑neutral U.S. parental leave offers up to 16 weeks for primary caregivers and up to 4 weeks for non‑primary caregivers, plus a two‑week flexible return‑to‑work transition. Backup child/elder care, fertility/adoption/surrogacy assistance, and lactation support are also emphasized.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include 401(k)/retirement savings plans, financial counseling/education, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, complemented by programs like tuition assistance and student‑loan/college‑savings support where applicable. Feedback suggests these components form a strong financial‑wellness package.
BlackRock Insights
What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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