Internal Audit – Vice President recruitment
BlackRock's Audit Group is an
independent global function responsible for providing assurance and
advisory services covering all of Company's businesses and
operations. Audit is a critical component of BlackRock's
control and risk management infrastructure. The group seeks
to attract and develop best-in-class talent from multi-disciplinary
backgrounds including asset management, finance, technology, risk
management, accounting, and operations. Successful
professionals in the group will demonstrate a strong understanding
of the asset and risk management business, build strong working
relationships with business partners, and deliver valueadded
services which strengthen the risk and control
environment.
BlackRock's US Audit Team is based in
New York, Princeton and San Francisco.
Role Description:
The Internal Audit Vice President will
be involved in various aspects of the Audit group's risk
assessment, assurance and advisory activities, including audit
planning and execution, and contributing to strategic
initiatives. Areas of the business within the scope of
this role will include investment and asset management, risk
management, operations, finance, and
compliance. Specific responsibilities will
include:
- Management and leading the
execution of audits in the aforementioned areas including all
aspects of the audit process (e.g. risk assessment; scope
determination; test work; reporting) - Primary Internal Audit business
engagement responsibilities for one or more lines of
business - Identification and assessment of
current and emerging risks , themes and trends - Assistance in the formation of the
annual audit plan - Participation in global/cross
regional projects - Providing advisory services during
the development of new businesses and systems - Direct administrative management
responsibilities of audit staff - Provide timely and candid feedback
and coaching to staff - Performing investigations, special
reviews and other ad hoc projects
Skills and
Experience:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in
finance, economics, accounting, business management is
preferred. BA/BS is required - Professionals with strong and
broad exposure to investment management, risk management,
operations, finance and compliance in the Asset Management
industry - Financial services experience is
preferable; understanding of asset management products,
business processes and risk and controls systems - Aptitude towards investment and
risk management, scenario analysis and problem solving - Strong project management,
organizational and presentation skills - Excellent communication (verbal,
written, and listening) and interpersonal skills; strong writing
skills - Strong critical thinking and
problem solving abilities - Strong quantitative
skills - Intellectual curiosity and healthy
skepticism - Commitment and strong work
ethic - Proficient understanding of current
regulatory and industry events - Ability to develop and maintain
effective working relationships with peers and business
partners - Professional certifications such as
CFA or CPA are a plus
BlackRock is proud to be an E-Verify
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer--M/F/D/V.
Skills
BlackRock is one of the world's preeminent asset management
firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk
management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and
individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of
solutions -- from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active
management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly
efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to
the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment
solutions through a variety of product structures, including
individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and
other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares®
ETFs.