Job Description
BlackRock Internal Audit is seeking to hire a Vice President based in our Edinburgh office.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.BlackRock Edinburgh is an operational center of excellence for innovation and collaboration, bringing together talent, technology, and resources across Investments, Aladdin, Operations and Corporate Functions to drive growth and development across the global BlackRock ecosystem. A dynamic and forward-thinking hub that values Execution, Diversify, and Innovation, while maintaining strong community ties. Edinburgh's audit team is thriving! Our team is robust, multi-talented, and continues to grow, with the EMEA Regional Head of Internal Audit based in Edinburgh.
Responsibilities + Skills
Professionals with strong and broad exposure to investment management, risk management, operations, finance and compliance in the Asset Management industryFinancial services experience is preferable; understanding of asset management products, corporate and risk management business processes, and risk and controls systemsAptitude towards investment and risk management, scenario analysis and problem solvingStrong project management, organizational and presentation skills
Education
Project managing and leading the execution of audits (global and regional) in the aforementioned areas. Responsibilities include all aspects of the audit process (e.g. risk assessment; scope determination; test work; reporting).Relationship Management of primary Internal Audit business stakeholders for lines of business to discuss performance, strategic priorities and operational matters
Experience
