Vice President, Technology Audit

BlackRock • New York, NY

4d • 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. The Technology Audit Team, also in the US, Europe and Asia, performs design review and testing related to technology controls across application systems and infrastructure components such as databases, operating systems, data centers and messaging platforms. NYC: 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

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in management information systems, engineering, technology, computer science or a related field is preferred. BA/BS or equivalent is required
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in a technology audit, and/or information technology function, preferably within the financial services industry
• Interest in broad exposure to investment management, sales, trading, operations, risk management, finance, legal, and compliance activities in the asset management industry
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISA, AAIA, CCSP, CISSP); Candidates not currently certified will be expected to obtain relevant credentials as part of their development plan
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data management, system architecture and design, databases, operating systems, networking, and application development and security
• Familiarity with Python, R, Rust and PowerShell
• Familiarity with financial instruments and asset management processes
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with peers and business partners
• Intellectual curiosity and healthy skepticism
• Ability to synthesize and articulate complex ideas
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management, organizational, and presentation skills
• Commitment and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Engaging BlackRock stakeholders to identify key processes and risks within specific businesses
• Management and timely execution of audits
• Project management and resource planning
• Making risk-based decisions on audit scope
• Designing and executing test plans to validate controls
• Investigating, escalating and vetting issues identified during testing
• Drafting audit reports and issue details
• Monitoring issue remediation activities with senior stakeholders
• Providing advisory services during the development or acquisition of new businesses and systems
• Identifying key processes and risks, understanding organizational changes through periodic engagements with business units, and completing risk assessments of these areas
• Assisting in the formation of the annual audit plan
• Building collaborative relationships with risk and control functions
• Contributing to ad-hoc presentations to clients, internal governance committees, Fund Boards, and regulatory bodies
• Leading or contributing to departmental initiatives
• Providing timely and candid feedback and coaching to staff

Benefits

• employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits
• strong retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive healthcare
• support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees