Monitor and analyse evolving EU, national and sector specific remuneration regulations (e.g. IFPR, UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID, Solvency II)
Support interpretation of regulatory requirements and translate them into policies, controls, and operational processes
Contribute to governance activities, including preparation of materials for Boards, internal committees and regulatory submissions
Assist in maintaining documentation and ensuring a robust, audit‑ready approach to regulatory compliance
Pay Transparency & Equal Pay
Support implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, including:
Pay disclosures
Right‑to‑information processes
Gender pay gap reporting
Contribute to the development and maintenance of equal pay frameworks, methodologies, and supporting documentation
Partner with HR, Payroll, TA, and HR Systems teams to help embed requirements into BAU processes
Conduct analysis to identify potential risks, gaps, or inconsistencies in pay outcomes
Role Architecture & Job Levelling
Support the application of Role Architecture and Job Levelling frameworks to ensure:
Consistent job sizing
Robust, defensible pay decisions
Alignment with pay transparency requirements
Contribute to validation exercises, data analysis, and documentation supporting COO and HR governance processes
Use data and insights to help identify internal equity risks or inconsistencies
Analysis, Reporting & Projects
Deliver detailed compensation and regulatory analysis using internal and external data
Support regulatory reporting (e.g. High Earners Report, Public Disclosures etc) ensuring accuracy and completeness
Own or contribute to discrete projects or workstreams, delivering outputs to defined timelines
Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and data quality
Stakeholder & Employee Representation Support
Support preparation of materials for Works Councils and employee representative bodies (e.g. FAQs, briefing notes, consultation packs)
Assist in ensuring documentation is consistent, accurate, and aligned to regulatory requirements
Provide clear, structured explanations of regulatory topics to internal stakeholders
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with HR, Legal, Compliance and broader Total Reward teams
Provide clear, practical guidance on regulatory and pay transparency topics, tailored to audience needs
Support preparation of materials for governance forums, including executive‑ready summaries and analysis
Requirements
Core Requirements
Experience in compensation, reward, or remuneration regulation (financial services preferred)
Strong analytical capability and advanced Excel skills
Ability to interpret complex regulatory or policy requirements and translate into practical recommendations
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred
Exposure to EU remuneration frameworks and/or pay transparency / equal pay topics
Experience supporting regulatory reporting, disclosures, or governance processes
Familiarity with HR systems (e.g. Workday)
Benefits
Our hybrid work modelHealth insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options
Additional Information
About this role
Associate - Compensation (EMEA Remuneration Regulation & Pay Transparency)
Role Purpose
This role supports the design, interpretation, and implementation of EU and country‑specific remuneration regulation across BlackRock's EMEA entities, with a particular focus on pay transparency, equal pay, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Working closely with senior members of the Total Reward team, the individual will analyse regulatory requirements, translate them into practical policy and process implications, and support consistent and defensible compensation outcomes across jurisdictions.
The role requires strong analytical capability, independent judgement, and the ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks and apply them to real‑world reward decisions and operating models
Blackrock · London, UK