Cyber Training & Awareness Associate

About This Role

Join our global team of cyber security experts at BlackRock, protecting our business and developing exciting capabilities on the frontline of cyber defense. As a Cyber Training & Awareness Associate, you will apply your passion and knowledge of cyber security to improve the security of internal and external business workflows by supporting optimal cybersecurity control alignment. You will empower all employees to protect the information our clients and investors entrust us with, and the systems and technology that enable our mission. This individual will be part of the Cyber Administration team that is responsible for:

• Cyber Diligence – Identify control gaps and potential cyber risks impacting technology infrastructure and the critical service provider ecosystem through supply chain security and pre-M&A assessment activities, and new technology security reviews.
• Cyber Governance – Provide centralized oversight for cybersecurity policy and risk management, including content management for Information Security’s policy library; contracting with service providers and clients; audit, assessment, and attestation activities.
• Cyber Partnerships – Support internal stakeholder enablement and client due diligence requests.
• Cyber Training & Awareness – Embed a culture of “students of security” through delivery of the global cyber training and awareness program, including via InfoSec communications and maintenance of the InfoSec Hub, training library, and periodic testing (e.g., phishing assessment program, WarGames program).
• Talent Management – Manage talent strategy and employee experience for Information Security.

BlackRock is committed to building great Cyber Security careers for our people, and we are looking for an individual with a passion for cyber security defense to continue the growth of our exceptional team.

What The Ideal Candidate Looks Like

• Strong documentation and process-oriented background with leading and managing complex Technology projects.
• Ability to effectively influence others to account for the plans and collaborative behaviors for results.
• Ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily understood, authoritative, and actionable manner.
• Ability to identify and assesses the cybersecurity threats, risks and controls to cost-effectively mitigate risks.
• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Ability to react to high pressure dynamic changing environments.
• Excellent prioritization capabilities, with an aptitude for breaking down work into manageable parts, effectively assessing the priority and time required to complete each part.
• Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously and pay attention to sources of information from inside and outside one’s network within an organization.
• Ability to apply original and innovative thinking to produce new ideas and create innovative products, solutions, or approaches.
• A discipline and interpersonal skills to work well in a global environment, complementing teams in multiple remote locations.

Compensation and Benefits

For Wilmington, DE Only, the salary range for this Cyber Training & Awareness Associate position is USD$110,000.00 - USD$138,000.00. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. 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.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity
• Training & Awareness Programs
• Risk Management
• Information Security Policy
• Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Influence
• Security Controls
• Phishing Assessments
• Compliance Oversight