Enterprise Solutions Risk, Associate (New York / Atlanta)

BlackRock • Atlanta, NY

19h • $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 T&O’s operational risk management framework. The role advances the global risk framework and business management activities for Enterprise Solutions (ES), partnering with technology and business stakeholders on the ES risk agenda. Activities include risk assessment and mitigation, governance, reporting, audit engagement, and other risk management work. The Associate also supports project management, implementation, and coordination of risk initiatives, maintaining alignment with regional counterparts across second- and third-line functions. The role provides broad exposure across Enterprise Solutions and contributes to identifying, assessing, managing, and communicating operational and technology risks.

T&O supports BlackRock’s worldwide operations across asset classes and geographies. Enterprise Solutions brings together operational, technology, workplace, governance, and risk capabilities to support the firm’s long-term strategy. The position is available in New York, NY or Atlanta, GA, and follows BlackRock’s hybrid work model: employees are 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 more office time.

For New York, the salary range is USD $110,000–$140,000. For Atlanta, the salary range is USD $95,000–$127,500. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. Total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department, and individual performance.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in risk management, internal audit, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, internal control frameworks, regulatory expectations, and 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, with 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.
• Experience using reporting or visualization tools such as Power BI, Archer, or ServiceNow.
• Ability to build effective relationships and clearly communicate complex concepts 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 enhancements.

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 developing and continuously improving risk reporting, analytics, and management information to increase 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 strong risk-aware culture.
• Support project management, implementation, and coordination of risk initiatives and maintain alignment with regional counterparts across second- and third-line functions.
• Apply sound judgment and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and assess new approaches and technologies rigorously.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Healthcare benefits
• 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