Head of Technology Audit

About this role

Managing Director, Internal Audit – Technology Audit

Location: New York, NY

Business Unit: Internal Audit

Reports To: Global Head of Internal Audit

Level: Managing Director

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are building a better financial future. As a global investment manager and fiduciary to our clients, our purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients trust us to manage their assets with integrity and transparency. That’s why our people are critical to our success.

Team Overview

Internal Audit at BlackRock is an independent, global function that provides objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the firm’s operations. We help BlackRock accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

The Technology Audit team performs regional and global audits covering all aspects of BlackRock’s Technology portfolio, including application systems and related data platforms, infrastructure components such as networks, operating systems, data centers, and messaging platforms as well as activities related to cyber security and cloud-related control evaluation. In addition to pure technology reviews, The Technology Audit team also participates in business-integrated audits in which the technology components of various BlackRock business units are evaluated for control effectiveness, resiliency and scalability.

Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Managing Director to lead technology audit globally. This role will shape the technology audit strategy, drive innovation in audit practices, and ensure alignment with global standards and regulatory expectations.
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for overseeing audit coverage across BlackRock’s technology estate. You will work closely with global audit leadership, senior business executives, and regulators to deliver impactful insights and maintain a strong control environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a credible challenge, innovation and value add to our technology colleague across the firm
• Build strong relationships with the technology leadership team and other business partners, including Information Security and Technology Risk Management
• Talent Development: Champion the growth of future leaders by mentoring, coaching, and creating structured development pathways for high-performing individuals.
• Team Management: Lead, inspire, and develop a diverse team of audit professionals across multiple locations, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across Technology, Investments, Client Businesses, and Risk & Compliance.
• Risk Assessment & Planning: Oversee risk-based audit planning and execution, ensuring coverage of key risks and emerging trends.
• Innovation & Transformation: Drive adoption of data analytics, automation, and AI/ML to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Regulatory Interface: Represent Internal Audit in interactions with regulators and external auditors, ensuring transparency and responsiveness.

Skills & Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or related fields, with significant leadership experience managing geographically dispersed teams
• Experience in a technology audit or related technology risk / technology development function
• Strong understanding of technology risks across applications, infrastructure and data and AI
• Proven ability to identify, develop, and promote high-potential talent.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate organizational complexity.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, data analytics, and automation in audit practices.
• Experience driving transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience engaging with regulators and external auditors with an understanding of regulatory expectations

Certifications (Preferred)

• CIA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent professional certifications.

Our Benefits

BlackRock offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Learn more at https://careers.blackrock.com/working-at-blackrock/benefits.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$270,000.00 - USD$350,000.00 . 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 [email protected]. 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.