Enterprise Solutions Risk, Associate (New York / Atlanta)

BlackRock • Atlanta, GA

2d • $95,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate supports Technology and Operations (T&O) Risk and Control, which operates within the first line of defense and oversees the T&O operational risk management framework. The role helps advance the global risk framework and business management activities for Enterprise Solutions (ES), working with technology and business stakeholders on risk assessment and mitigation, governance, reporting, audit engagement, and related risk management activities.

The Associate also supports the project management, implementation, and coordination of risk initiatives and helps maintain alignment with regional counterparts across second- and third-line functions. The position offers broad exposure across Enterprise Solutions and contributes to the identification, assessment, management, and communication of operational and technology risks.

The role is based in New York, NY or Atlanta, GA, under BlackRock’s hybrid work model. Employees are currently required 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 office time.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in risk management, internal audit, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, internal control frameworks, regulatory expectations, and relevant governance, risk, and cybersecurity frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, and COBIT.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently, meet deadlines, and maintain a strategic perspective in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, project management, and change management capabilities, including the ability to drive execution and deliver results against deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including experience analyzing large data sets and translating findings into actionable insights.
• Ability to use reporting or visualization tools such as Power BI, Archer, or ServiceNow.
• Ability to build effective relationships and communicate complex concepts clearly across diverse stakeholder groups and organizational levels in a highly matrixed environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset, including the ability to challenge existing processes and identify practical opportunities for enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Enterprise Solutions leadership to support risk identification, assessment, and mitigation initiatives across technology and business processes.
• Support regional and global teams with operational and technology risk requirements, Internal Audit engagements, Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), and regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of risk reporting, analytics, and management information to improve transparency into key risks and emerging issues.
• Participate in risk governance forums to learn about new products, business processes, and strategic initiatives and proactively identify potential risks and control considerations.
• Partner with risk, compliance, audit, and business stakeholders to align on firmwide operational risk priorities and foster a risk-aware culture.
• Support project management, implementation, and coordination of risk initiatives.
• Apply sound judgment and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt to business changes, and rigorously evaluate new approaches and technologies.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Healthcare
• Leave benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed