Vice President, Business Audit Digital Assets

About this role

Internal Audits primary mission is to provide assurance to the Board of Directors and Executive Management that BlackRocks businesses are well managed and meeting strategic operational and risk management objectives. The team engages with senior leaders and all of BlackRocks 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.

With teams in the US Europe and Asia the Business Audit Team performs audits covering all BlackRock business units including investment management risk management operations finance legal and compliance and client businesses.

BlackRocks global headquarters at 50 Hudson Yards NYC offersstate-of-the-artfacilities includinga 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 entrancesonHudson Park & Boulevard 10th Avenue 33rd Street and 34th Street. It islocatedtwo blocks from Penn Station.

The Vice President Business Audit is responsible for leading and executing audits including those with a focus on digital asset operations and emerging fintech platforms. This role requires expertise in digital asset risk blockchain technology and regulatory compliance across all digital asset activities.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Project managing and leading the execution of audits (global and regional) across all BlackRock business units: investment management risk management operations finance legal and compliance and client businesses including digital assets
• Lead audits of digital asset processes including custody trading settlement and platform integration and other BlackRock business areas
• Assess risks controls and compliance frameworks for crypto assets stablecoins tokenized securities and blockchain-based operations
• Apply advanced data analytics and AI tools to audit digital asset transactions access management and operational anomalies. Leverage technology platforms (e.g. Aladdin Tableau) for continuous improvement and innovation in audit engagements
• Providing advisory services during the development of new businesses and systems
• Assistancein the formation of the annual audit plan through direct input insight and perspective around current business industry and regulatory risk factors
• People management responsibilities of audit staff including coaching and feedback
• Travel to regional and international locations may berequired

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degreeand 6 years of internal audit or similar experience; Preferably in financial services including an understanding of financial instruments asset management processes and risks
• Digital Asset Audit Expertise: Ability to assess risks controls and compliance frameworks for digital assets (e.g. crypto assets stablecoins tokenized securities) across custody trading settlement and platform integration)
• Deep understanding of Blockchain / Digital Ledger Technology (e.g. fundamental operation of blockchain differences between public and private chains transaction recording / verification processes)
• Understanding of Cryptography Private Key Management and Cybersecurity in general specifically concerning fraud and threat detection
• Understanding of Logic / Programming supporting smart contracts
• Demonstrated ability to identify emerging risks and opportunities in digital asset ecosystems and to synthesize market and technology trends into actionable audit strategies
• Relevant professional certifications are a plus (ACCA CA CIA IMC CFA CISA); Candidates not currently certified will be expected to obtain relevant credentials as part of their development

Skills

• Audit Issue and Report Writing
• Developing Others
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication (verbal written listening) and interpersonal skills
• Intellectual curiosity and healthy skepticism
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Data analysis

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

BlackRocks 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 childrens 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. Its why were 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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