Job Description

Description About this role  Role Description:We are looking for a Vice President to provide regulatory oversight of Active ETFs. The successful candidate will work with other teams and businesses across EMEA to manage the regulatory risks and compliance of our fund offerings in multiple countries. This includes both active and passive strategies across different asset classes.The successful candidate will be part of the Line of Business compliance team which is responsible for providing professional compliance advice and oversight to BlackRock’s Global Product Group and Portfolio Management Group in the EMEA Region. This includes advice on EU and UK domiciled UCITS and AIFs and Life funds. The candidate will also advise on investment guidelines, support product implementation, engage with third-party trustees and depositaries, and fund management company boards.The ideal candidate will have relevant regulatory knowledge and experience in financial services, with at least 5 years of experience with a ‘buy-side’ asset manager. The candidate should have experience with EU fund regulation such as UCITS and knowledge of SFDR and PRIIPs.Key Responsibilities:Work closely with portfolio managers and other investment staff to advise on the regulatory framework, including UCITS and ESG disclosure requirements.Provide advisory support for the coding framework for our EMEA domiciled Active ETF fund ranges.Work on projects to support the product pipeline, including new fund launches, closures, mergers, and fund changes.Provide proactive compliance advice, including to the Irish Board(s).Be responsible for and liaise with third-party service providers, including depositories, auditors, administrators, and fund accountants.