Vice President, Internal Audit Data Communications & Analytics

Vice President, Internal Audit Data Communications & Analytics

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.

Strategy, Analytics & Operations (SAO)

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.

Specific Responsibilities Will Include

• Data Reliability: Analyze and enhance audit data structures and design exception reporting to ensure month-end data reliability.
• Well-Designed Data Visuals: Design and build Power BI dashboards and charts, graphs, and diagrams that communicate audit findings and risk trends effectively.
• Develop Audit Data Narrative: Beyond metrics, trends, and patterns, build context and insight into executive reporting to Internal Audit, senior leadership at BlackRock, members of the Audit Committee, as well as regulators.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely across SAO, Internal Audit leadership and cross-functional teams (Business Audit, Technology Audit, Data Analytics, etc.) to maintain operational excellence within Reporting. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across all reporting outputs, delivering timely, complete, and accurate drafts of audit results and risk trends for iterative review.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive automation and continuous improvement in reporting workflows and processes, leveraging tools like Microsoft Power Automate and APIs.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and departmental innovation projects within the SAO team.

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
• Collaborative, team-oriented, service-focused
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, especially towards emerging technologies, including AI and automation
• Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$137,500.00 - USD$194,000.00 . 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.

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.

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.

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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 Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

Key skills/competency

• Data Reliability
• Power BI
• Executive Reporting
• Data Storytelling
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Reporting Automation
• Risk Trend Analysis
• Data Integrity
• Microsoft Power Automate
• Strategic Initiatives