Director, Americas Financial Crime Compliance

About this role

Business Overview

BlackRock's Global Compliance Department protects BlackRock’s reputation and provides advice to the business focused on ensuring the protection of our client’s best interests. The department is a dynamic environment with the team focused on understanding evolving business strategy, challenging and advising on the impact of regulation in our business, with the objective of:

• Actively participating in business decisions to champion our clients’ interests and assist the business in translating Compliance into their daily work and decision making;
• Putting client interests at the center of everything we do;
• Cultivating and enhancing BlackRock’s compliance culture;
• Providing thought leadership on the impact and implementation of regulation to our business and to the market; and
• Developing and fostering excellence within the Compliance team.

Job Purpose

The firm is seeking a professional to join the Americas Financial Crime Team as a senior member, based in New York. This individual will provide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance support across the Americas business,  including institutional and retail,  funds products - U.S. registered funds, private funds, and separately managed accounts. The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive knowledge of, and experience in dealing with, financial crime issues, with a focus on AML, sanctions, and fraud. The role reports directly to the Americas Head of Financial Crime, who is also based in New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Americas Head of Financial Crime to design, implement, and enhance the AML compliance framework across the US investment advisory platforms, ensuring alignment with global standards and Americas regulatory expectations.
• Direct the development and execution of AML and sanctions risk assessments, and policies and procedures.
• Oversee relevant internal audits.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business, legal and compliance teams on AML matters.
• Lead oversight of AML monitoring programs, including Transfer Agent reviews and high-risk client assessments.
• Build strong partnerships across business units, operations, and global compliance teams to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to financial crime risk management.
• Manage a team of three direct reports and provide guidance to junior staff members and provide support to other team members, as appropriate.

Knowledge/Experience

• The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience in AML or other Financial Crime disciplines within a leading sell-side firm, investment management or financial services firm.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of AML regulations, including the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC requirements.  Familiarity with fraud and sanctions risks, and an understanding of the U.S. retail brokerage industry.
• Some knowledge of Cayman Islands AML regulations and prior experience engaging with AML Compliance Officers (AMLCO) and Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLRO) based in the Cayman Islands is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and business partnership skills.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$194,000.00 - USD$270,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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 onboar