Internal Audit Technology Engineering and Architecture Director
Company: Blackrock, Inc.
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionAbout this roleInternal 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 - s work builds confidence
that BlackRock will meet its obligations to clients, shareholders,
employees and other stakeholders.The team includes professionals
with trading, sales, risk management, compliance, technology,
finance and operational experience. Internal Audit reports directly
to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.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.BlackRock - s Technology
Audit Team is currently based in Atlanta, Edinburgh, Gurgaon,
London, New York, Princeton, San Francisco and Singapore.Role
DescriptionThe Internal Audit Technology Engineering and
Architecture Director will have primary oversight for evaluating
controls concerning the way in which technology solutions are
designed and developed across the firm. She / he is expected to
collaborate with other team members across the Global Technology
and Global Business Audit teams while establishing the framework by
which the audit department will assess and review our technology
architecture and engineering efforts. As the firm has more formally
built out its technology architecture practice, there is a need to
focus on how this architecture is being adopted and embedded within
the technology solutions being constructed by core technology teams
as well as by business units in their citizen developer activities.
Directly following the architecture is the engineering which
transforms design into functionality, resulting in technology
capabilities that are leveraged by BlackRock and its clients. As
such, this role will focus on the controls embedded within relevant
lifecycles and frameworks in order to provide ongoing assurance
related to secure build and sustainable architecture, both of which
represent increasingly important foundational considerations as the
complexity of our technology state continues to increase. A related
area of oversight will be the second line technology risk
management function, currently covered via a distinct auditable
unit.Based in Atlanta, London or New York, the role will report to
the Global Head of Technology Audit and is expected to involve some
level of travel, approximately 15%.Responsibilities: The Technology
Audit Engineering and Architecture Director will play a leading
role within the global technology audit team and will be expected
to contribute significantly to strategic planning, process
innovation, and assurance/advisory project execution.Specific
responsibilities will include:
- Develop a macro-level approach by which technology architecture
and engineering efforts can be appropriately assessed from a
control perspective - this is anticipated to include a
re-evaluation of our AU structure that is relevant to these
specific domains.
- Provide oversight, leadership and serve as Accountable Audit
Director on audit assurance reviews aimed at validating the
controls by which applications and other technology solutions are
designed, developed and deployed, inclusive of efforts within the
Aladdin Product Group (APG) as well as other technology and
business units that may be developing technology solutions
- Build strong relationships with the technology leadership team
and other business partners, including Information Security and
Technology Risk Management
- Serve as primary Relationship Manager (RM) for relevant
stakeholders, leading business engagements while developing a deep
understanding of their practices, portfolio, ongoing projects and
longer-term plans
- Collaborate with other Corporate risk and control functions to
ensure a high level of coordination
- Serve as Accountable Audit Director or Independent Audit
Director on selected technology reviews within the applications and
data practice as well as the cloud, cyber, infrastructure
practices
- Oversee a team of 3-7 individuals, providing timely and candid
feedback and coaching to staff
- Effectively manage resources to optimize productivity, meet
training and development needs, and deliver high quality, value
added assurance and advisory services
- Act as a change agent to improve process efficiency, accuracy
and accountability across the organizationSkills and Experience:
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong understanding of technology risks across applications,
infrastructure and data
- Direct experience within technology audit or technology risk at
a complex organization, ideally within financial services
- Good understanding of database management systems and related
controls
- Good understanding of System Development Lifecycle processes
and related controls
- Experience in a technology audit or related technology risk /
technology development function
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in management information
systems, engineering or a technology field is preferred. BA/BS is
required
- Strong project management, organizational skills and
presentation skills
- Experience managing teams of skilled professionals - ability to
recruit and maintain a high-performing team
- Excellent communication (verbal, written, and listening) and
interpersonal skills; strong writing skills, particularly as
related to audit reports and management presentations
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
with executive management and external regulators
- Understanding of best practice control frameworks such as
CoBIT, OWASP, ISO, ITIL and COSOFor New York City only: The salary
range for this position is $199,500 - $240,000. Additionally,
employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and
benefits including heath care, 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
benefitsTo 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
modelBlackRock - s current hybrid work model is designed to enable
in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our
culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees.
In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are
required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the
flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business
groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and
responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people
will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor
local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about
our work environments.About BlackRockAt 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.For additional information on BlackRock, please
visit -- Instagram: - Twitter: - LinkedIn:BlackRock is proud to be
an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate
qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected
by law.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.
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