The Americas Data Analytics Lead role within Internal Audit at BlackRock’s global headquarters in New York involves partnering with audit teams, risk partners, and technology stakeholders to embed analytics throughout the audit lifecycle. This senior-level position requires developing and maintaining analytics code, tools, and automated solutions while driving data-centric audit activities such as testing and issue validation. The candidate will contribute to strategic direction by designing and implementing analytics platforms and training programs, proposing innovative approaches to enhance audit processes, and fostering strong relationships with firm-wide partners for successful analytical efforts. Essential skills include a degree in information systems or related field, 6+ years of data analytics experience, proficiency in SQL, Python, Power BI, and cloud environments like AWS and Azure, along with project management abilities and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Skills
Python
SQL
PowerBI
Azure DevOps
AWS
Azure
Snowflake
VBA
PowerShell
ETL
Selenium
N-Gram analysis
Sentiment Analysis
Power Automate
Power Apps
What you'll do
Develop and maintain analytics code, tools, and automated audit solutions.
Drive data-centric audit activities including testing, issue validation, and regulatory support.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Data Analytics program.
Propose innovative approaches to audit testing using technology for efficiency or coverage.
Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to understand risks and controls.
Support ad-hoc analytical efforts such as issue closure validation and regulatory inquiries.
What we're looking for
At least 6+ years of experience in data analytics or audit, preferably within wealth management/asset management/banking.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information systems, data analytics, computer science, economics, risk management, or a quantitative field.
Strong SQL skills and programming experience in Python; familiarity with VBA, PowerShell preferred.
Experience with Business Intelligence tools like Power BI and Microsoft Power Platforms (Power Automate & Power Apps).
Knowledge of cloud data environments (AWS, Azure, Snowflake) and ETL techniques.
Ability to quickly understand business processes, risks, and controls for audit efficiency.
Strong interpersonal skills and project management abilities to deliver high-quality results.
Market check
Salary context
This
$162,000–$215,000
range sits above
74%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$125,760–$202,250
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$137,188–$192,125
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Blackrock
BlackRock is the world''s largest asset management firm, providing investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients through its Aladdin technology platform. Industry: Asset Management & Financial Services
Blackrock currently has
104 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$140,000–$195,000
across 101 roles with salary data.
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