Strong risk and control assessment expertise (especially in technology and/or information security)
Excellent attention to detail, strong work ethics, and able to work as part of a global team and make informed risk management decisions
10+ years of practical experience in Enterprise Risk Management and/or Assessment, Technology Risk Management and/or Compliance, Control Testing, or Audit (experience earned in Asset Management or Banking industry is preferred)
3+ years of experience leading and performance managing a team (non project-based)
Demonstrable ability to identify and analyze risk and control issues, challenge the status quo, and work with cross-functional and international teams to ideate pragmatic solutions that strengthen the control environment
Strong understanding of industry-leading practices and control frameworks (e.g. CRI Pro)
Responsibilities
Design and execute control assurance plans to evaluate the design and/or effectiveness of technology and operating controls against industry standards and internal policies and standards
Lead and execute independent reviews of control self-assessments performed by Control Owners, including supporting evidence
Manage the CAT Team and team members’ performance
Communicate control assurance plans and exercises, evaluation approaches, and testing results and conclusions within the group and relevant stakeholders, where appropriate
Identify, dimension, and propose practical solutions for control issues
Identify and escalate enterprise risk and control themes in a timely manner to facilitate deep-dive assessments
Ensure control assurance exercises are comprehensively documented and reported
Be a risk champion within the wider BlackRock business