Director - Latin America Compliance

Job Description

About this role

We are seeking a highly motivated and seasoned professional and leader to serve as the Head of Latin America Compliance.

The ideal candidate will have significant knowledge of the applicable regulatory requirements and expectations, with a focus on Mexico, Brazil, Columbia, Chile, and Peru. In addition, certain sales activities also occur in Panama, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. The individual will manage a regional team responsible for implementation and enhancement of BlackRock’s Latin America Compliance Program such as risk identification and mitigation, policies and procedures, and conflicts of interest. Additionally, the successful candidate will have experience with the Normative Controller and Investment Services Supervisor roles in Mexico, engaging with regulators, and products such as mutual funds, separate accounts, and private funds in addition to equity, fixed income, multi-asset, cash, and alternatives investment strategies.

The individual also must be able to partner with the business and Legal & Compliance personnel on strategic initiatives and priorities within Latin America, across regions and functional areas, and globally.

Qualifications:

• At least 12 years of asset management compliance, legal, and/or regulatory experience
• Strong knowledge of the asset management regulatory requirements and expectations in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru
• Knowledge of the sales, marketing, and distribution requirements in Panama, El Salvador, and Costa Rico in addition to securities lending in Brazil a plus
• At least 7 years of experience in a Latin America compliance leadership role and managing a compliance team
• Experience with sales and distribution compliance, regulatory filings, board presentations, and the handling of conflicts of interest and material nonpublic information (MNPI)
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in Spanish, English and Portuguese
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, logically and analytically
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• University degree required, an advanced degree a plus

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.

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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