Director, Technology Audit

BlackRock•New York, NY

7d•$194,000 - $270,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BlackRock’s Internal Audit function provides independent assurance to the Board of Directors and Executive Management. Its global Technology Audit team partners with technology and business leaders to assess risk, evaluate controls, and provide insights across application platforms, infrastructure, information security, data management, and technology-enabled business processes. The Technology Audit Director leads risk-based assurance across BlackRock’s technology landscape and acts as a trusted advisor to senior technology executives and business stakeholders. The role oversees the annual audit plan, enterprise-wide risk assessments, and complex technology and data-related audits. It also advances the global technology audit function through innovation, continuous improvement, and talent development. BlackRock uses a hybrid work model requiring employees to work in the office at least four days per week, with flexibility to work from home one day per week. Some business groups may require additional in-office time. For New York, NY, the salary range is USD $194,000–$270,000. Employees are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits, including healthcare, leave, and retirement benefits. Total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department, and individual performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong understanding of technology architecture, processes, risks, controls, frameworks, and industry standards across cloud environments, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, information security, data management, and applications.
Direct experience in technology audit, technology risk, or a related control function within a complex organization.
Ability to lead, develop, and retain highly skilled teams and foster a collaborative, inclusive environment.
Strong project management, organizational, and presentation skills, including the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience preparing audit reports, executive presentations, and stakeholder communications.
Ability to build credibility and maintain effective relationships with executive management, regulators, and cross-functional partners.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate or graduate degree in management information systems, engineering, computer science, or a related technology discipline.
Experience in financial services.
Knowledge of CoBIT, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO, ITIL, and COSO frameworks.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight as Accountable Audit Director and Independent Audit Director for assurance reviews of controls supporting the design, development, implementation, and operation of technology solutions.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for senior technology stakeholders and develop an understanding of business strategies, operating models, key initiatives, and emerging risks.
Partner with technology leadership, Information Security, Technology Risk Management, and other control functions to promote effective risk management and coordinated assurance activities.
Oversee risk assessments and delivery of the annual audit plan across core technology, data, infrastructure, and technology-enabled business functions.
Lead, coach, and develop audit professionals through feedback, mentorship, and growth opportunities, while fostering a high-performance culture.
Manage resources to optimize productivity, support talent development, and deliver high-quality assurance and advisory engagements.
Champion process improvements that enhance efficiency, accountability, consistency, and audit function effectiveness.
Apply sound judgment and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt to business changes, and evaluate new approaches and technologies.