Vice President Data Communications – Internal Audit Strategy Analytics & Operations

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.

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. 

• Data Reliability: Analyze and enhance audit data structures and design exception reporting to ensure month-end data reliability. 
• Well-Designed Data Visuals.  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. 
• Application Administration: Oversee the administration of Optro for Internal Audit’s use to enhance the efficiency of auditor workflows and increase data quality and reporting impact.
• Continuous Improvement.  Drive automation and continuous improvement in reporting workflows and application processes leveraging tools like Microsoft Power Automate and APIs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration.  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. 

Qualifications 

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

Skills

• 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

Our benefits
To help you stay energized engaged and inspired we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan tuition reimbursement comprehensive healthcare support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

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. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making improving operations and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn prepare and work more effectively; but during our interview process we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences thinking and judgment. To support you we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement paying for their children’s educations buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed valued and supported with networks benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

To learn more about BlackRock please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn Instagram YouTube X and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race creed color national origin sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression) sexual orientation age ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religion citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

What We Do

As the world’s largest asset manager BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals including firefighters nurses teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven focused on clients and risk management and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions simplify complexity and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning wealth building or navigating market shifts we’re here to help clients invest more easily more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com

Why Work With Us

Without our people technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees clients shareholders and society alike.

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