Associate, Data Management and Application Oversight – Internal Audit Strategy, Analytics, & Operations

About this role

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

BlackRock's global headquarters at 50 Hudson Yards, NYC, offers state-of-the-art facilities including a 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 entrances on Hudson Park & Boulevard, 10th Avenue, 33rd Street, and 34th Street. It is located two blocks from Penn Station. 

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Application Administration: Act as the primary administrator of Optro, for Internal Audit’s use. Configure and maintain system settings (user roles, workflows, templates) to align with audit processes. Design, test and implement improvements to drive efficiency, improve user experience, and support evolving auditor needs. Provide user support and training on Optro best practices. Manage Internal Audit’s ServiceNow operations, including Optro support tickets and ServiceNow workflow configuration across the audit function.

• Audit Data Quality, Structures, and Automation: Enhance data structures for optimal access, storage, and processing. Leverage APIs and/or Microsoft Power Automate as needed to maintain data quality, completeness, and integrity, as well as to automate data flows or repetitive tasks.

• Visualization & Reporting: Develop and use dashboards and reports for operational metrics and audit results, to deliver actionable insights and enable faster, more informed, and data-driven decisions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely across SAO and audit staff, ensuring the tools and data pipelines align with departmental objectives & priorities. Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams on technical enhancements, and act as a champion of new and emerging technologies, including AI.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field

• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in data management, analytics, or application administration

• Working knowledge of application administration, including configuration, user management, and workflow optimization; experience with Optro a plus

• Demonstrated ability to design and build data visualizations using Power BI or Sigma Compute to communicate complex datasets effectively

• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and tools like Azure Dev Ops, ServiceNow

• Experience developing and managing APIs and API gateways in cloud-based environments

• Experience with workflow automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate

• Proven ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

• Proficiency in programming (SQL, Python, Unix)

• Exposure to structured/unstructured data and data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake) a plus

Skills

• Effective project management and multitasking abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• High energy, motivation, and a proactive approach to challenges

• Ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences

• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills and work ethic

• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, especially towards emerging technologies, including AI and automation

• Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$125,000.00 - USD$155,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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

BlackRock’s 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 children’s 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. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments