Associate, Technology and Operations Risk and Control

Technology and Operations (T&O) is responsible for BlackRock's worldwide operations across asset classes and geographies. The T&O Risk and Control team operates within the first line of defense and oversees the operational risk management framework.

As an Associate on the T&O Risk and Control team, you will work with the Head of Americas Risk T&O and the broader Risk and Control team to support the global risk framework and related business management activities. You will collaborate with stakeholders across T&O to advance the regional risk agenda, coordinate and implement risk initiatives, and maintain alignment with regional counterparts across second- and third-line functions.

This role provides an opportunity to contribute to a strong risk and control environment by connecting risk priorities with business processes, improving transparency through reporting and analysis, and helping teams identify and address emerging operational risks.

Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate regional and global T&O teams in navigating operational risk requirements and internal audits, including leading smaller risk mitigation projects as appropriate.
• Support and coordinate remediation efforts related to internal controls and help incorporate risk management routines into business processes.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of risk reporting to increase transparency around significant risks and issues.
• Collaborate with risk partners and T&O teams to maintain alignment on firmwide operational risk priorities and emerging risks and contribute to a strong risk culture.
• Support the execution of operational risk assessments and governance routines, identifying emerging risks, control gaps, and opportunities to strengthen the control environment.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit, or a related field, with the ability to apply risk and control principles in a complex operating environment.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectually curious and effective at navigating a matrixed organization, collaborating with subject matter experts, and building trusted, long-term relationships.
• Demonstrated experience working with large data sets, including data analysis and manipulation to draw pragmatic conclusions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and summarize complex matters effectively, both verbally and in writing, for stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to think critically and contribute to developing solutions that enhance risk and control activities.
• Strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.

Salary range for Wilmington, DE: $85,000.00 - $117,500.00 per year Salary range for Atlanta, GA: $95,000.00 - $127,500.00 per year

Benefits include healthcare, leave benefits, retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).