Vice President, Data Communications – Internal Audit Strategy, Analytics, & Operations

BlackRock•New York, NY

2d•$155,000 - $210,000•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. Strategy, Analytics & Operations (SAO) SAO is responsible for the Internal Audit platform, delivering disciplined business management, quality assurance and improvement, and executive communication and reporting, while driving strategic transformation to support audit delivery with data analytics and engineering solutions. The team maintains independence from the other audit teams and does not participate in traditional audit reviews or issues management. 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

Bachelor’s degree in data science, mathematics, finance, accounting, business, or a related field required
8+ years of relevant professional experience in reporting, marketing, operations or other relevant area
Proven ability to lead projects or teams in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
Demonstrated track record of distilling complex information into clear, executive-level reports
Strong understanding of data relationships and hands-on experience building automated reporting solutions
Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Nice To Haves

Experience with workflow automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate and programming language like Python or R, a plus
Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills and work ethic
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling through data
Collaborative mindset with experience working across diverse teams and senior stakeholders, with a service-focus
Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, especially towards emerging technologies, including AI and automation
Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion

Responsibilities

Analyze and enhance audit data structures and design exception reporting to ensure month-end data reliability.
Oversee and contribute to the design and build of Power BI dashboards and charts, graphs, and diagrams that communicate audit findings and risk trends effectively to Internal Audit senior leadership at BlackRock, members of the Audit Committee, as well as regulators.
Oversee the administration of Optro, for Internal Audit’s use, to enhance the efficiency of auditor workflows, and increase data quality and reporting impact.
Drive automation and continuous improvement in reporting workflows and application processes, leveraging tools like Microsoft Power Automate and APIs.
Work closely across SAO, Internal Audit leadership, SAO, and cross-functional teams (Business Audit, Technology Audit, Data Analytics, etc.) to maintain operational excellence and ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across all reporting outputs.
Contribute to strategic initiatives and departmental innovation projects within the SAO team.
Manage junior team members and contribute to a culture of inclusion and continuous learning.