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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vice President, Technology Audit - **Company:** Blackrock, Inc. - **Location:** Edinburgh, IN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Centers, Information Technology Audit, Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, Windows PowerShell, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gkoo70 ## About the Role + Undergraduate or graduate degree in management information systems, engineering, technology, computer science or a related field is preferred. BA/BS or equivalent is required + Extensive experience (8+ years) in a technology audit, and/or information technology function, preferably within the financial services industry + Interest in broad exposure to investment management, sales, trading, operations, risk management, finance, legal, and compliance activities in the asset management industry + Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISA, AAIA, CCSP, CISSP); Candidates not currently certified will be expected to obtain relevant credentials as part of their development plan + Strong understanding of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data management, system architecture and design, databases, operating systems, networking, and application development and security + Familiarity with Python, R, Rust and PowerShell + Familiarity with financial instruments and asset management processes + Proficient understanding of current regulatory and industry events Skills + Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills + Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with peers and business partners + Intellectual curiosity and healthy skepticism + Ability to synthesize and articulate complex ideas + Critical thinking and problem-solving skills + Strong project management, organizational, and presentation skills + Commitment and strong work ethic ## Description Internal Audit's primary mission is to provide assurance to the Board of Directors and Executive Management that BlackRock's businesses are well managed and meeting strategic, operational and risk management objectives. The team engages with senior leaders and all of BlackRock's individual business units globally to understand and advise on the risks in their business, evaluate the effectiveness of key processes and assist in the design of best practices that can improve their results. Internal Audit reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and our work builds confidence that BlackRock will meet its obligations to clients, shareholders, employees and other stakeholders. The Technology Audit Team, also in the US, Europe and Asia, performs design review and testing related to technology controls across application systems and infrastructure components such as databases, operating systems, data centers and messaging platforms., + Engaging BlackRock stakeholders to identify key processes and risks within specific businesses + Management and timely execution of audits + Project management and resource planning + Making risk-based decisions on audit scope + Designing and executing test plans to validate controls + Investigating, escalating and vetting issues identified during testing + Drafting audit reports and issue details + Monitoring issue remediation activities with senior stakeholders + Providing advisory services during the development or acquisition of new businesses and systems + Identifying key processes and risks, understanding organizational changes through periodic engagements with business units, and completing risk assessments of these areas + Assisting in the formation of the annual audit plan + Building collaborative relationships with risk and control functions + Contributing to ad-hoc presentations to clients, internal governance committees, Fund Boards, and regulatory bodies + Leading or contributing to departmental initiatives + Providing timely and candid feedback and coaching to staff ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)