About this role

BlackRock Internal Audit is seeking a Vice President for its Technology Audit practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of auditing in a rapidly evolving, technology- and data-driven environment. The Vice President will play a key role in managing and delivering global audits, assessing the firm's risk and control frameworks, and partnering with stakeholders to manage technology and data risks across BlackRock's operations. This role, within a dynamic and collaborative team, offers the opportunity to shape and influence the firm's risk approach in an increasingly digital landscape.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Audit Planning and Execution: Planning, scoping, and executing technology or integrated audits per Internal Audit methodology.
• Risk and Control Assessment: Identifying and assessing key risks, processes, and controls within business units or systems.
• Audit Program Design: Developing risk-based audit plans and test procedures.
• Control Testing: Testing controls for design and operational effectiveness.
• Issue Identification and Escalation: Investigating issues, escalating critical concerns, and determining root causes.
• Report Drafting: Preparing audit reports with findings, risks, and remediation recommendations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Managing communications with stakeholders throughout the audit process, including presenting findings and agreeing on remediation plans.
• Remediation Oversight: Tracking and validating resolution of audit issues.
• Project Management: Managing resources, timelines, and deliverables for audit projects.
• Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing improvements in audit practices.

• Advisory Services: Providing advisory services during the development or acquisition of new businesses and systems to address risks and controls.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying emerging risks, assessing organizational changes, and conducting periodic risk assessments.
• Audit Planning: Contributing to the development of the annual audit plan.
• Collaboration: Building relationships with risk and control functions across the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Preparing and contributing to presentations for clients, committees, boards, and regulators.
• Global Initiatives: Leading or supporting department-wide initiatives.
• Staff Development: Delivering timely feedback and coaching to team members.

• Education Requirements: A BA/BS degree or equivalent is required, with preference for a degree in management information systems, engineering, technology, computer science, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, CEH) are highly desirable.
• Experience Requirements: Extensive experience (7+ years) in technology audit, technology risk management, or information technology, preferably in financial services.
  • Technology Audit Experience: Strong expertise in data management or conducting integrated audits (other relevant expertise may be considered). Advanced knowledge of technology controls, including resilience, technology operations and change management, is essential.
  • Financial Services Exposure: Demonstrated interest in gaining broad exposure to investment management, sales, trading, operations, risk management, finance, legal, and compliance activities within the asset management industry. Familiarity with financial instruments, asset management processes, and a solid understanding of current regulatory and industry trends is required

• Leadership: Successful experience in managing and mentoring teams.
• Project Management: Strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Proven Execution: Ability to manage and deliver multiple high-quality projects on time.
• Communication: Strong verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Relationship Building: Ability to foster effective partnerships with peers and business partners.
• Critical Thinking: Skilled in evaluating information and making sound decisions.
• Intellectual Curiosity: Proactive learner with healthy skepticism.
• Problem-Solving: Effective at addressing challenges and delivering solutions.
• Work Ethic: High commitment and professionalism.