Description
About this role
As a Technology Audit Director at BlackRock, you will lead risk-based assurance activities across the company's technology landscape and serve as a trusted advisor to senior technology executives and business stakeholders.
Your role and impact
The Technology Audit team's mission is to provide independent assurance to the Board of Directors and Executive Management that BlackRock's businesses are effectively managed and achieving strategic, operational, and risk management objectives. You will oversee the execution of the annual audit plan, drive enterprise-wide risk assessments, and provide leadership across complex technology and data-related audits.
Your responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight as the Accountable Audit Director and Independent Audit Director for assurance reviews evaluating the controls supporting the design, development, implementation, and operation of technology solutions across the firm.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for senior technology stakeholders, developing a deep understanding of business strategies, operating models, key initiatives, and emerging risks.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with technology leadership, Information Security, Technology Risk Management, and other control functions to promote effective risk management and coordinated assurance activities.
- Oversee risk assessments and the delivery of the annual audit plan across core technology, data, infrastructure, and technology-enabled business functions.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of audit professionals by providing meaningful feedback, mentorship, and growth opportunities while fostering a high-performance culture.
- Manage resources effectively to optimize productivity, support talent development, and deliver high-quality assurance and advisory engagements.
- Champion process improvements that enhance efficiency, accountability, consistency, and the overall effectiveness of the audit function.
Your experience
- Bachelor's degree required; undergraduate or graduate degree in management information systems, engineering, computer science, or a related technology discipline preferred.
- Strong understanding of technology architecture, processes, risks, controls, frameworks (CoBIT, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO, ITIL and COSO), and industry standards across cloud environments, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, information security, data management and applications.
- Direct experience in technology audit, technology risk, or a related control function within a complex organization, preferably in financial services.
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain teams of highly skilled professionals while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Strong project management, organizational, and presentation skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience preparing audit reports, executive presentations, and stakeholder communications.
- Demonstrated ability to build credibility and maintain effective relationships with executive management, regulators, and cross-functional partners.
Benefits
BlackRock offers a wide range of benefits including:
- A strong retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Hybrid work model
BlackRock's hybrid work model requires employees to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.