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

BlackRock • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

About this role 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
• 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
• Collaborative, team-oriented, service-focused
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, especially towards emerging technologies, including AI and automation
• Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion

Nice To Haves

• Experience with workflow automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate and programming language like Python or R, a plus

Responsibilities

• Data Reliability: Analyze and enhance audit data structures and design exception reporting to ensure month-end data reliability.
• Well-Designed Data Visuals: Design and build Power BI dashboards and charts, graphs, and diagrams that communicate audit findings and risk trends effectively.
• Develop Audit Data Narrative: Beyond metrics, trends, and patterns, build context and insight into executive reporting to Internal Audit, senior leadership at BlackRock, members of the Audit Committee, as well as regulators.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely across SAO, Internal Audit leadership and cross-functional teams (Business Audit, Technology Audit, Data Analytics, etc.) to maintain operational excellence within Reporting. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across all reporting outputs, delivering timely, complete, and accurate drafts of audit results and risk trends for iterative review.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive automation and continuous improvement in reporting workflows and processes, leveraging tools like Microsoft Power Automate and APIs. Contribute to strategic initiatives and departmental innovation projects within the SAO team.

Benefits

• employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level