Analyst, Internal Controls – Finance Controls at BlackRock

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Finance, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Develop a strong understanding of internal controls
  • Demonstrate knowledge of audit and accounting professional standards/practices and apply knowledge in performing work
  • Develop a broad understanding of the products and services offered by the firm
  • Build strong relationships across BlackRock

Responsibilities

  • Work with the business and external service auditors to enhance report content, update report details and provide relevant documentation to the service auditors
  • Assist in the oversight and coordination for delivery of service organization reports globally
  • Support the implementation of a coordinated approach by participating in walkthroughs with business executives, recommending potential control enhancements and conducting follow-up in preparation for the annual service organization report reviews
  • Assist in the day-to-day follow-up with service auditors during their fieldwork to ensure projected timelines are met
  • Effectively communicate both internally and externally to build positive relationships and understand key aspects of services provided to clients
  • Maintain primary ownership in the distribution of the service organization reports based on requests from clients and prospective clients
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other risk and control functions to evaluate the impact of their work on the technology environment and controls and coordinate efforts with them as appropriate
  • Assist other individuals within the control function to perform management testing of technology or other controls to support BlackRock’s Sarbanes Oxley program
  • Participate in ad-hoc projects and provide expertise and insights from a risk and controls perspective

Skills

Internal Controls
SSAE 18
ISAE 3402
SOX 404
Risk Management
Audit Coordination
Financial Reporting
Service Organization Reporting

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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