Risk Management Operations Engineer, Vice President

BlackRock • Princeton, NJ

118d • $127,500 - $184,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About BlackRock: Are you interested in building innovative technology that crafts the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, and solving some of the world's most exciting challenges? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance? At BlackRock, we are looking for Risk Management Operations Engineers who like to innovate and solve sophisticated problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your outstanding skills, curiosity, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual. We invest and protect over $11 trillion (USD) of assets and have an extraordinary responsibility to our clients all over the world. Our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being. Being a technologist at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions. About the Team: The Aladdin Product Engineering COO Team is responsible for overseeing software delivery across the Aladdin platform. The team ensures that engineering practices align with firmwide standards and that technology risks are proactively identified and mitigated. Working closely with senior leaders and subject matter experts, the team plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and resilience of Aladdin's technology ecosystem. About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join the Technology Risk & Controls function within the Aladdin Product Engineering COO Team. In this role, you will help identify, assess, and mitigate technology risks associated with Aladdin software delivery. You will collaborate across engineering, platform, and risk functions to ensure that our technology practices meet the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technology risk management, IT audit, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of key IT domains, including SDLC, information security, operating systems, cloud platforms, encryption, and identity & access management.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments, including planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to drive remediation efforts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technology risk assessments to identify potential control gaps and areas for improvement.
• Develop actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and align with firm policies and industry standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance and oversight of the firm's technology risk framework.
• Prepare and present reports on identified risks and recommended remediation strategies.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, optimize, and strengthen the firm's technology control environment.
• Support the adoption of technology policies and standards across new acquisitions and existing operations.

Benefits

• Strong retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities