Analyst, Business Audit

About this role

Internal Audit

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.

Business Audit
With teams in the US, Europe, and Asia, the Business Audit Team performs audits covering all BlackRock business units, including investment management, risk management, operations, finance, legal and compliance, and client businesses.

Atlanta

BlackRock’s Atlanta office was established in 2019 and is a microcosm of the firm across four ecosystems: Client Businesses, Corporate Functions, Aladdin and Investments, with collaborative engagement amongst teams. Atlanta offers a unique experience by combining the firm's global impact with a strong local community focus. 

Business Audit Analyst Responsibilities & Qualifications

Specific responsibilities include:

• Performing regional and global audit reviews
• Engaging with BlackRock stakeholders to understand and document key processes and risks within a specific business unit
• Preparing process narratives / flow charts
• Evaluating process design and operating effectiveness to determine if the process requires enhancement
• Investigating and escalating issues identified during testing
• Validating the remediation of issues
• Identifying emerging firm-wide business risks and understanding key changes in strategies and operating models through ongoing engagements with business management
• Supporting annual risk assessments of business units
• Contributing to global departmental projects
• Travel to regional and international locations may be required

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree
• 1-2 years of experience; preferably in financial services and/or internal audit, including an understanding of financial instruments and asset management processes and risks
• Interest in broad exposure to investment management, sales, trading, operations, risk management, finance, and compliance activities in the asset management industry
• Proficient understanding of current regulatory and industry events
• Relevant professional certifications are a plus (CIA, ACCA, CA, IMC)

Skills

• Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and business partners.
• Intellectual curiosity and healthy scepticism
• Ability to articulate complex subject matters succinctly.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Data analysis

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For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$76,000.00 - USD$95,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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 f