About this role

Business Unit Overview:

BlackRock’s Finance function consists of professionals in disciplines such as Controllers, Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”), Treasury, Tax, Finance Controls, Sourcing and Vendor Management, and Management Information Initiatives. Finance Controls is a global team with a presence in New York, Princeton (New Jersey), Atlanta (Georgia), Edinburgh and Budapest.

The TCR team, as part of Finance Controls, work closely with external auditors and stakeholders across BlackRock to evaluate key technology infrastructure and systems globally which directly support BlackRock’s internal controls over financial reporting (Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) §404) and Service Organization Reporting (“SOR”) and ensure that the technology controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively. For SOX related controls, TCR performs internal technology testing activities on behalf of BlackRock management. For SOR requirements, TCR provides coordination and oversight of the documentation and testing of technology controls included within those service organization reports.

Job Purpose/Background:

The successful candidate will help ensure compliance with SOX and SOR requirements for technology controls. They will provide an organized and effective approach to evaluating, documenting and testing controls to support the SOX compliance process as well as ensure that service organization reports are coordinated for testing to be completed by service auditors timely and effectively.

On a regular basis, TCR provides status updates and discusses SOR and SOX related topics with senior management. TCR actively works with colleagues across a multitude of functions (e.g., Finance, Human Resources (“HR”), Technology) and coordinates with various control disciplines (e.g., Service Organization Reporting, Financial Controls Reporting, Internal Audit, Technology Risk Management) to provide effective enterprise-wide risk management. The role will require the individual to think and act strategically as the team continuously responds and adapts to a dynamic corporate environment.

A successful candidate will develop strong relationships across BlackRock, develop a broad understanding of the technology environment and products utilized to support services offered by BlackRock, develop a strong understanding of internal controls and deliver value-added services and recommendations to strengthen the risk and control environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the oversight and coordination for delivery of service organization reports globally

• Work with the technology stakeholders and external service auditors to enhance SOR content, update report details and provide relevant documentation to the service auditors

• Support the implementation of a coordinated approach by participating in walkthroughs with technology executives, recommending potential control enhancements and conducting follow-up in preparation for the annual service organization report/SOX reviews

• Understand internal SOX requirements and assist the technology teams in maintaining processes and functions to help ensure compliance with such requirements

• Evaluate key technology risks relevant to financial reporting processes, effectively articulating risk issues to various stakeholders and proposing changes in control design to address risks efficiently

• Support the execution of BlackRock’s global SOX program including IT risk scoping, segregation of duties analysis, testing of IT general controls, performing remediation testing, and reporting to key stakeholders across the company

• Coordinate the day-to-day follow-up with service auditors during their fieldwork to ensure projected timelines are met

• Coordinate and collaborate with other risk and control functions to evaluate the impact of their work on the technology environment and controls and coordinate efforts with them as appropriate

• Demonstrate knowledge of professional IT standards/practices and apply knowledge in performing work

• Effectively communicate both internally and externally to build positive relationships and understand key aspects of services provided to clients

• Assist other individuals within the control function, including Financial Controls Reporting and Service Organization Reporting

• Participate in ad-hoc projects and provide expertise and insights from a risk and controls perspective

Development Value:

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to growth their technology and controls skill set as they interact with stakeholders across the globe. While engaging with those teams, this individual will be exposed to a wide range of technology environments and systems while developing key relationships. This role will provide the candidate with the scope to effect positive change to the control environment by harnessing system capabilities and constantly evaluating processes and procedures to create value for the firm.

Experience and skill sets:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Accounting or a related field

• Professional qualification preferred (e.g., CPA, CISA, CISSP) or in-progress

• 3 - 5 years of prior IT audit experience

Competencies:

• Strong project management, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Strong internal drive and motivation for continuous improvement

• Ability to develop innovative solutions to enhance processes and address control gaps

• High degree of integrity as well as the ability to adhere to both company policies and best practices

• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully within a deadline-driven environment, managing various stakeholders with competing demands

• Excellent communication (oral, written and listening) skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with technology and risk and control functions

• Focused on accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.