Associate, Technology Audit

BlackRock•New York, NY

1d•$105,000 - $137,500•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. The Technology Audit Team performs design review and testing related to technology controls across application systems and infrastructure components such as databases, operating systems, data centers and messaging platforms. 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

BA/BS or equivalent is required.
At least 3 years in a technology audit and/or technology risk management function, preferably within the Finance Industry.
Familiarity with financial instruments and asset management processes.
Knowledge of regional and global regulatory requirements.
Relevant professional certifications are a plus (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, CEH).
Strong understanding of application development, databases, operating systems, networking and other key technology infrastructure components.
Knowledge of ISO, ITIL and COBIT
Knowledge of technology controls including application security management, system architecture and design, technology operations, and technology governance.
Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and problem solving.
Commitment and strong work ethic.
Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate or graduate degree in management information systems, engineering, technology, computer science or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Engaging BlackRock stakeholders to understand and identify key processes and risks within a specific business unit or technology
Contribute to the risk-based decision making of audit scope
Reviewing, testing, and assessing the effectiveness of technology controls in business-integrated audits in which there is close interaction between business and technology partners. This role also includes technology-led audits across all aspects of information technology including cybersecurity, software, hardware, database, messaging, network and cloud
Identifying and escalating issues identified during testing
Overseeing issue remediation
Identifying emerging firm-wide and business risks, understanding organizational changes through periodic engagements with business units, and completing risk assessments of these areas
Contributing to global department-wide initiatives