Vice President, Technology Audit

About this role 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 all of BlackRock’s individual business units globally to understand and advise on the risks in their business, evaluate the effectiveness of key processes and assist in the design of best practices that can improve their results. Internal Audit reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and our work builds confidence that BlackRock will meet its obligations to clients, shareholders, employees and other stakeholders.    The Technology Audit Team, also in the US, Europe and Asia, performs design review and testing related to technology controls across application systems and infrastructure components such as databases, operating systems, data centers and messaging platforms.  The London office, located in the heart of the City of London, serves as BlackRock's EMEA headquarters and is home to over 3,200 employees. It plays a crucial role in the firm's global operations, supporting various business units including Investment Management, Sales, Trading, Client Business, Risk Management, Operations, Finance, and Legal and Compliance.  Specific responsibilities include:  Engaging BlackRock stakeholders to identify key processes and risks within specific businesses  Management and timely execution of audits   Project management and resource planning  Making risk-based decisions on audit scope  Designing and executing test plans to validate controls  Investigating, escalating and vetting issues identified during testing  Drafting audit reports and issue details  Monitoring issue remediation activities with senior stakeholders   Providing advisory services during the development or acquisition of new businesses and systems  Identifying key processes and risks, understanding organizational changes through periodic engagements with business units, and completing risk assessments of these areas  Assisting in the formation of the annual audit plan  Building collaborative relationships with risk and control functions  Contributing to ad-hoc presentations to clients, internal governance committees, Fund Boards, and regulatory bodies  Leading or contributing to departmental initiatives  Providing timely and candid feedback and coaching to staff  Qualifications   Undergraduate or graduate degree in management information systems, engineering, technology, computer science or a related field is preferred. BA/BS or equivalent is required  Extensive experience (8+ years) in a technology audit, and/or information technology function, preferably within the financial services industry  Interest in broad exposure to investment management, sales, trading, operations, risk management, finance, legal, and compliance activities in the asset management industry  Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISA, AAIA, CCSP, CISSP); Candidates not currently certified will be expected to obtain relevant credentials as part of their development plan Strong understanding of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data management, system architecture and design, databases, operating systems, networking, and application development and security Familiarity with Python, R, Rust and PowerShell Familiarity with financial instruments and asset management processes  Proficient understanding of current regulatory and industry events  Skills Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills  Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with peers and business partners  Intellectual curiosity and healthy skepticism  Ability to synthesize and articulate complex ideas  Critical thinking and problem-solving skills  Strong project management, organizational, and