Internal Audit – Business Audit Associate/Vice President

About this role

About Internal Audit

• Internal Audit’s primary mission is to provide independent assurance to the Board of Directors and Executive Management that BlackRock’s businesses are effectively managed and aligned with strategic, operational, and risk management objectives.

• The function partners closely with senior leadership and business units globally to identify and assess key risks, evaluate the effectiveness of critical processes, and provide insights that strengthen the control environment and drive best practices.

• Reporting directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, Internal Audit plays a key role in reinforcing confidence that BlackRock meets its obligations to clients, shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders.

Team Overview

• With teams across the US, Europe, and Asia, the Business Audit team delivers risk-based audits covering all BlackRock business areas, including investment management, risk management, operations, finance, legal and compliance, and client businesses.

Role Overview

• As an Internal Audit professional (Associate / VP) within the Business Audit team, you will play a key role in the execution and delivery of regional and global audit engagements, including coverage of BlackRock’s Japan business.

• You will collaborate with global stakeholders, contribute to audit planning and execution, gain visibility into key decision-making across the organization, and provide insights that influence business decisions and enhance the firm’s control environment.

• The role offers broad exposure across BlackRock’s platform and direct engagement with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute regional and global audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting

• Assess key business processes, risks, and controls across business units

• Develop high-quality audit documentation, including process narratives, risk assessments, and audit reports

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, identifying opportunities for improvement

• Partner with stakeholders to track and validate remediation of audit findings

• Contribute to audit planning, including risk assessment and scoping activities

• Support and drive global and Japan Internal Audit initiatives and continuous improvement projects

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree

• Relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, or consulting, ideally within asset management, financial institutions, or audit firms

• Experience leading or managing audit engagements is preferred (especially for VP level)

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent are a plus

• Strong communication skills in English (business level) and Japanese (fluent), with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders

• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across functions and seniority levels

• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Ability to synthesize complex topics and communicate insights clearly and concisely

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Intellectual curiosity, professional skepticism, and a proactive mindset

• Interest in leveraging & learning technology and AI tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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 Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.