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 due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
About BlackRock
At 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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or advanced degree
- Relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, or consulting
- Experience leading or managing audit engagements (preferred for VP level)
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent
- Strong communication skills in English and Japanese
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The U.S. plan combines a 50% match on the first 8% of eligible pay you contribute with an additional 3–5% company retirement contribution, alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This structure is positioned as stronger than many large employers and stands out for long‑term savings in finance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes at least 16 weeks at 100% for primary caregivers (and 4 weeks for non‑primary), with bereavement and miscarriage/stillbirth leave plus a flexible return‑to‑work transition. Family‑forming and caregiving resources include adoption support, fertility benefits, and back‑up child and elder care in some locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, telemedicine, wellness incentives, gym discounts, EAP counseling, and free access to Calm. Some offices also provide onsite health services.
BlackRock Insights
What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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BlackRock has 25,000 employees across more than 100 offices in over 40 countries around the world.
