Associate, Technology Audit

About This Role

BlackRock’s Internal Audit team provides assurance to the Board of Directors and Executive Management that the company’s businesses are well managed and achieving strategic, operational, and risk management objectives. The team engages with senior leaders globally to understand business risks, evaluate key processes, and help design best practices.

The Technology Audit Team, operating across the US, Europe, and Asia, focuses on design review and testing of technology controls. This includes application systems and infrastructure components like databases, operating systems, data centers, and messaging platforms.

This Associate, Technology Audit role is based at BlackRock's global headquarters at 50 Hudson Yards, NYC, a state-of-the-art facility with direct access to public transportation and amenities.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

As an Associate, Technology Audit, your key responsibilities will include:

• Engaging BlackRock stakeholders to identify key processes and risks within specific business units or technology.
• Contributing to risk-based decisions on audit scope.
• Reviewing, testing, and assessing the effectiveness of technology controls in business-integrated audits, collaborating closely with business and technology partners.
• Conducting technology-led audits across all aspects of information technology, including cybersecurity, software, hardware, database, messaging, network, and cloud.
• Identifying and escalating issues found during testing and overseeing their remediation.
• Identifying emerging firm-wide and business risks, understanding organizational changes through periodic engagements, and completing risk assessments.
• Contributing to global department-wide initiatives.

Education And Experience

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in management information systems, engineering, technology, computer science, or a related field is preferred. A BA/BS or equivalent is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a technology audit and/or technology risk management function, preferably within the Finance Industry.
• Familiarity with financial instruments and asset management processes.
• Knowledge of regional and global regulatory requirements.

Technology Skills

• Relevant professional certifications are a plus (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, CEH).
• Strong understanding of application development, databases, operating systems, networking, and other key technology infrastructure components.
• Knowledge of ISO, ITIL, and COBIT frameworks.
• Knowledge of technology controls including application security management, system architecture and design, technology operations, and technology governance.

Soft Skills

• Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment and strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills.

Our Hybrid Work Model

BlackRock operates a hybrid work model requiring employees to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with flexibility for one day of remote work. This model supports collaboration, apprenticeship, and flexibility.

Key skills/competency

• Technology Audit
• Risk Management
• Information Security
• IT Governance
• Application Development
• Database Management
• Operating Systems
• Networking
• Cloud Security
• Financial Services