About the role
About this role About Internal Audit Internal Audit’s primary mission is to provide independent assurance to the Board of Directors and Executive Management that BlackRock’s businesses are effectively managed and aligned with strategic, operational, and risk management objectives. The function partners closely with senior leadership and business units globally to identify and assess key risks, evaluate the effectiveness of critical processes, and provide insights that strengthen the control environment and drive best practices. Reporting directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, Internal Audit plays a key role in reinforcing confidence that BlackRock meets its obligations to clients, shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders. Team Overview With teams across the US, Europe, and Asia, the Business Audit team delivers risk-based audits covering all BlackRock business areas, including investment management, risk management, operations, finance, legal and compliance, and client businesses. Role Overview As an Internal Audit professional (Associate / VP) within the Business Audit team, you will play a key role in the execution and delivery of regional and global audit engagements, including coverage of BlackRock’s Japan business. You will collaborate with global stakeholders, contribute to audit planning and execution, gain visibility into key decision-making across the organization, and provide insights that influence business decisions and enhance the firm’s control environment. The role offers broad exposure across BlackRock’s platform and direct engagement with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Execute regional and global audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting Assess key business processes, risks, and controls across business units Develop high-quality audit documentation, including process narratives, risk assessments, and audit reports Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, identifying opportunities for improvement Partner with stakeholders to track and validate remediation of audit findings Contribute to audit planning, including risk assessment and scoping activities Support and drive global and Japan Internal Audit initiatives and continuous improvement projects Qualifications / Skills Bachelor’s or advanced degree Relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, or consulting, ideally within asset management, financial institutions, or audit firms Experience leading or managing audit engagements is preferred (especially for VP level) Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent are a plus Strong communication skills in English (business level) and Japanese (fluent), with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across functions and seniority levels Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills Ability to synthesize complex topics and communicate insights clearly and concisely Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Intellectual curiosity, professional skepticism, and a proactive mindset Interest in leveraging & learning technology and AI tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness Our benefits To 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 model BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office du