Vice President, Data Communications – Internal Audit Strategy, Analytics, & Operations

About this role

Your team

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 business units globally to understand and advise on key risks, evaluate the effectiveness of critical processes, and support the development of best practices that improve business outcomes. Internal Audit reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and helps build confidence that BlackRock will meet its obligations to clients, shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders.

The Internal Audit Strategy, Analytics & Operations (SAO) team 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. SAO maintains independence from the other audit teams and does not participate in traditional audit reviews or issues management.  

Your role and impact

Join a team at the center of Internal Audit’s transformation, leveraging data, technology, and automation to modernize audit operations and enhance organizational impact. In this role, you will lead the data, technology, and reporting capabilities that support leadership decision-making, regulatory engagement, and Audit Committee reporting. Through data management, visualization, application administration, and process automation, you will help improve operational efficiency and strengthen the quality, reliability, and strategic value of Internal Audit’s reporting and technology-enabled operations.

Your responsibilities

In every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and embrace the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies while challenging outcomes. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:  

• Analyze and enhance audit data structures and design exception reporting to support data reliability and reporting quality.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and data visualizations that communicate audit insights, risk trends, and operational metrics to senior leadership, regulators, and the Audit Committee.
• Oversee administration of Internal Audit applications to improve auditor workflows, strengthen data quality, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives across reporting processes and operational workflows, leveraging workflow automation technologies and data integrations.  
• Partner closely with SAO, Internal Audit leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure consistency, integrity, and accuracy across reporting outputs and operational processes.  
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and innovation efforts that support the continued evolution of SAO and Internal Audit’s operating model.  
• Manage and develop junior team members while fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Your experience

• Bachelor's degree in data science, mathematics, finance, accounting, business, or a related discipline, with strong understanding of data relationships and reporting frameworks.  
• Demonstrated ability to deliver reporting, analytics, or operational solutions in complex environments, including leading projects or teams and driving results through collaboration and influence.  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear executive-level reporting and compelling data-driven narratives.
• Advanced experience developing automated reporting and visualization solutions using Power BI and Microsoft productivity tools; experience with workflow automation and programming languages such as Python or R is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.  
• Collaborative approach with sound judgment, integrity, and discretion when working across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.  
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, including interest in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and automation.  


For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$155,000.00 - USD$210,000.00 . 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.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

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 are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

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.