Vice President, Data Communications – Internal Audit Strategy, Analytics, & Operations
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
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.
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.
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.
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. 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 Audits 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
- Bachelors 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
- Demonstratedtrack recordof 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
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.
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 weve provided guidanceon 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 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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