Vice President, 1940 Act Compliance

BlackRock

. Assist in development of the compliance program for 40 Act and 33 Act funds, including providing support for new product development and implementation of new regulations .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $194,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in development of the compliance program for 40 Act and 33 Act funds, including providing support for new product development and implementation of new regulations
Support digital assets and tokenization initiatives across the fund platform
Play a key role in strategic projects involving digital assets, including the implementation of new controls and enhancements to existing frameworks
Collaborate on new fund launches and enhancements with a focus on ETFs
Implement compliance programs/control frameworks relevant to regulatory risks and legal requirements, including development of policies and procedures and associated testing program

Requirements

What you’ll need

6-10 years of relevant experience from a legal and compliance department of a leading investment management/financial services organization
Experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940 is preferred
Working knowledge of digital assets, including tokenization is preferred
Experience implementing controls for policies and procedures applicable to investment professionals
Familiarity with compliance related software and applications
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple time sensitive matters in a demanding, fast-paced and fluid environment
Exceptional analytical, written and oral communication and relationship-building skills required
Proven track record working as a member of a team
Problem-solving ability and ability to communicate complex concepts in an understandable way
Bachelor’s degree required; law degree or M.B.A. welcome

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
Comprehensive healthcare
Leave benefits
Retirement benefits
Strong retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Support for working parents
Flexible Time Off (FTO)

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

compliance program developmentregulatory risk managementpolicy developmentprocedure implementationcontrols implementationtesting program developmentdigital assets knowledgetokenizationETF enhancementsInvestment Company Act of 1940

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillswritten communicationoral communicationrelationship-buildingproblem-solvingteam collaborationtime managementadaptabilitycomplex concept communication

Certifications

Bachelor's degreelaw degreeM.B.A.