Associate

About this role

Company:   BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
Job Title: Associate
Location: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

Job Duties: Identify industry (e.g., OWASP Top Ten Risks) or Firm’s emerging risks and determine how they may be applicable to and mitigated by the business. Research and remain current on industry best practices. Perform in-depth analysis of gathered data to assess potential technology and security vulnerabilities and opportunities for sustainable process improvement. Prepare comprehensive Process Risk Controls Matrix, Audit Reports, Issue Risk Support Matrix, and present detailed findings. Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide valuable independent input and insights regarding process enhancements and risk reduction post issue identification. Conduct annual engagements with business functions to update internal documentation and perform risk-assessments to determine risk-rating of the business function's key processes. Develop technology process audit program to optimize testing strategy and reduce planning overhead. Develop audit strategy and support audit staff during course of project. Lead action verification of audit issues prior to closure. Participate in stakeholder introductory discussions to understand team composition. Examine how technologies are implemented including settings, features, and administrative function. Examine business project plan, business requirements, technology specifications, and process documentation. Assess technology implementation by evaluating how components or features of the technology is designed to meet business needs. Perform scenario or function testing to determine whether the technology control or component functioned as designed. Assist in performing data normalization activities. Identify and analyze data trends or patterns that may indicate key activities or movement of key risks within the business.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Technology, Engineering, or a related field, and 24 months of experience in job offered or closely related role. Two years of experience required in the following: ISO, ITIL and COBIT; Operating systems, and networking, including TCP/IP, Windows and Linux; Technology controls including application security management, system architecture and design, technology operations, and technology governance. Technology Audit and Technology Risk Management functions in the Finance Industry; Financial instruments and Asset management process; Regional and Global regulatory requirements; Certification in CISA, CISM, or CRISC; Application development including knowledge of C/C++, Python, and SQL; Databases including Sybase, Snowflake and Microsoft SQL Server; C or C++; Using Excel for PivotTables, Conditioning Formatting, Mactros, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and Index-Matching.

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For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$115,000.00 - USD$137,500.00 . 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.