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We are seeking a Financial Crime Associate to join BlackRock’s U.S. Financial Crime Compliance team, based in Wilmington, DE, supporting the implementation of the firm’s financial crime framework across cash funds, digital asset products, and tokenization initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring robust controls and regulatory alignment as BlackRock advances its digital asset strategy. Reporting to the Financial Crime Compliance Global Head of Digital Assets, you will work closely with colleagues across Compliance, Legal, Cash Management, Product, Operations, and Technology to help maintain the integrity of BlackRock’s digital asset offerings.
Job Responsibility:
Support the development and implementation of financial crime compliance controls for cash funds, digital asset products, and tokenized structures
Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) on institutional investors, counterparties, and service providers, including transfer agents and administrators
Review and investigate escalations related to anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and fraud risks, ensuring timely resolution and documentation
Assist in maintaining and updating risk assessments for high-risk investors and counterparties, incorporating emerging digital asset typologies
Monitor transactions and perform investigative reviews to identify potential financial crime risks associated with blockchain-based products
Contribute to the design and enhancement of procedures for onboarding and ongoing monitoring of digital asset-related relationships
Prepare Management Information (MI) reports and support the escalation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to senior compliance officers
Stay informed on U.S. regulatory developments, including guidance from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and upcoming legislation such as the GENIUS Act
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure adherence to firmwide compliance standards and regulatory expectations
Support internal audits, regulatory examinations, and testing activities related to financial crime controls for digital assets
Assist with training and awareness initiatives focused on financial crime risks in tokenization and blockchain environments
Participate in global and regional committees on financial crime risk and provide advisory coverage as needed
Requirements:
2–4 years of experience in financial crime compliance or risk management within a regulated financial services environment, preferably with exposure to digital assets or blockchain-based products
Working knowledge of U.S. financial crime regulatory requirements, including AML, sanctions (e.g., OFAC), anti-bribery and corruption (e.g., Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), and fraud frameworks
Familiarity with institutional investment structures and service providers such as funds, transfer agents, custodians, and broker-dealer environments
Experience conducting CDD and EDD on institutional investors, counterparties, and service providers
Ability to analyze data, prepare MI reports, and develop clear reporting for senior stakeholders and governance committees
Strong governance, analytical, and document management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying areas for process improvement and control enhancement
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to prioritize workloads effectively to meet deadlines