Associate, Data Management and Application Oversight – Internal Audit Strategy, Analytics, & Operations

BlackRock•New York, NY

22h•$125,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Internal Audit’s primary mission is to provide assurance to the Board of Directors and Executive Management that BlackRock’s businesses are well managed and meeting strategic, operational and risk management objectives. The team engages with senior leaders and all of BlackRock’s individual business units globally to understand and advise on the risks in their business, evaluate the effectiveness of key processes and assist in the design of best practices that can improve their results. Internal Audit reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and our work builds confidence that BlackRock will meet its obligations to clients, shareholders, employees and other stakeholders. Strategy, Analytics & Operations (SAO) SAO is responsible for the Internal Audit platform, delivering disciplined business management, quality assurance and improvement, and executive communication and reporting, while driving strategic transformation to support audit delivery with data analytics and engineering solutions. The team maintains independence from the other audit teams and does not participate in traditional audit reviews or issues management. BlackRock's global headquarters at 50 Hudson Yards, NYC, offers state-of-the-art facilities including a cafeteria, amenity spaces, private sky lobbies, and impressive Hudson River views. 50 Hudson Yards offers direct access to the No. 7 Subway station and has entrances on Hudson Park & Boulevard, 10th Avenue, 33rd Street, and 34th Street. It is located two blocks from Penn Station.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field
3-5 years of relevant professional experience in data management, analytics, or application administration
Working knowledge of application administration, including configuration, user management, and workflow optimization; experience with Optro a plus
Demonstrated ability to design and build data visualizations using Power BI or Sigma Compute to communicate complex datasets effectively
Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and tools like Azure Dev Ops, ServiceNow
Experience developing and managing APIs and API gateways in cloud-based environments
Experience with workflow automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate
Proven ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
Proficiency in programming (SQL, Python, Unix)

Nice To Haves

Exposure to structured/unstructured data and data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake) a plus
Effective project management and multitasking abilities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
High energy, motivation, and a proactive approach to challenges
Ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills and work ethic
Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, especially towards emerging technologies, including AI and automation
Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion

Responsibilities

Act as the primary administrator of Optro, for Internal Audit’s use.
Configure and maintain system settings (user roles, workflows, templates) to align with audit processes.
Design, test and implement improvements to drive efficiency, improve user experience, and support evolving auditor needs.
Provide user support and training on Optro best practices.
Manage Internal Audit’s ServiceNow operations, including Optro support tickets and ServiceNow workflow configuration across the audit function.
Enhance data structures for optimal access, storage, and processing.
Leverage APIs and/or Microsoft Power Automate as needed to maintain data quality, completeness, and integrity, as well as to automate data flows or repetitive tasks.
Develop and use dashboards and reports for operational metrics and audit results, to deliver actionable insights and enable faster, more informed, and data-driven decisions.
Work closely across SAO and audit staff, ensuring the tools and data pipelines align with departmental objectives & priorities.
Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams on technical enhancements, and act as a champion of new and emerging technologies, including AI.