Vice President, Data Communications – 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:

• Develop Audit Results Narrative.  Build context and insight on our audit results into executive reporting to Internal Audit, senior leadership at BlackRock, members of the Audit Committee, as well as regulators. 

• Oversee and lead the preparation and timely delivery of executive committee reporting, metrics, and dashboards.  Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across all reporting outputs.

• 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.

• Data Reliability: Analyze and enhance audit data structures and design exception reporting to ensure month-end data reliability. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration.  Work closely across Internal Audit leadership, SAO, and cross-functional teams (Business Audit, Technology Audit, Data Analytics, etc.) to maintain operational excellence within Reporting. 

• Continuous Improvement.  Drive automation and continuous improvement in reporting workflows and processes, leveraging tools like Microsoft Power Automate and APIs.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives and departmental innovation projects within the SAO team.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of inclusion and continuous learning. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s 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

• Demonstrated track record of 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

• Collaborative, team-oriented, service-focused

• 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$137,500.00 - USD$194,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits i