Data Engineer, Internal Audit Data Analytics, Associate

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2 Locations
Mid level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
The Data Engineer supports the Internal Audit team by designing and implementing analytical tools and data solutions to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
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About this role

Internal Audit

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.

Data Analytics

The Data Analytics (DA) team leverages various data science, business intelligence, and analytical methods to assess BlackRock’s control environment. DA team members may design and perform certain testing as part of audits of BlackRock business units and technology controls across application systems and infrastructure components. The DA team is also responsible for building and maintaining an inventory of self-service tools for the auditors, supporting the risk assessment of auditable units for the annual planning process, and assisting the development of timely and accurate Internal Audit management information. 

India

BlackRock India is a microcosm of the firm’s global operating platform that brings scaled capabilities in technology and investment management operations to support various functions, provide business continuity for critical operations, and drive innovation and operational excellence, including for domestic commercial initiatives.  

Data Engineer Roles & Responsibilities

This role supports the global Internal Audit team. Responsibilities are divided into two key areas:

Primary Responsibilities (80%): Data/Application Engineer

Role Overview:  On average 80% bandwidth of this role will be as per below -

  • BlackRock is seeking a Data/Application Engineer for our Internal Audit Data Analytics team to provide data analytics services and solutions to enable our audit programs to scale with BlackRock’s growth and complexity. This is an opportunity to provide custom-built solutions and automate services that will increase the productivity of BlackRock’s audit function using data.

  • The Data/Application Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing engineering solutions to enhance Internal Audit's capabilities. The role involves collaboration with the DA team, audit teams, internal risk partners, and Aladdin engineering teams to scale audit programs through data-driven solutions.
     

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement analytics tools and technology solutions for Internal Audit.

  • Build and maintain data pipelines, ETL processes, and reporting dashboards.

  • Optimize database structures and data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, MS-SQL) for effective data storage and analysis.

  • Develop and manage business intelligence solutions using Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps.

  • Ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility while implementing governance best practices.

  • Drive automation and process optimization for audit-related data initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities (20%): Audit Data Analytics Support

Role Overview:   On average 20% bandwidth of this role will be as per below –

  • Our DA team is looking for an analytical self-starter, eager to learn new technologies and will be working towards supporting Internal Audit teams by providing data-driven insights, improving audit efficiency, and implementing automated audit testing solutions.

  • Successful DA team members embrace a fast-paced environment and add value to the performance of audits by working alongside audit teams and by helping to evolve our audit processes, tools and methodologies. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement automated audit tests to enhance audit coverage.

  • Develop and document audit testing code for efficiency and transparency.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks and propose analytics-driven solutions.

  • Support ad-hoc data analysis for regulatory inquiries, issue verification, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

Technical Skills:

  • Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science or Analytics-related field.

  • 3 to 5 years of experience in a developer or engineering role, with exposure to developing and implementing solutions.

  • Proficiency in Python, object-oriented concepts, and strong SQL/database knowledge.

  • Experience with Agile methodologies, Azure DevOps, JIRA, and working knowledge of Power BI/Power Automate/Power Apps.

  • Experience with both structured and unstructured data, as well as Data Warehousing and ETL processes. With hands-on experience with text analytics, web scraping, Selenium, N-Gram analysis, and Sentiment Analysis is preferred.

Soft Skills:

  • This professional needs to have a strong understanding/ability to quickly learn of business processes, risks, and controls to enhance audit efficiencies and effectiveness through the development and delivery of audit data analytics

  • Ability to quickly understand business processes, risks, and controls to enhance audit effectiveness through data analytics.

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills to liaise with global teams.

  • Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role is ideal for professionals passionate about leveraging data engineering and analytics in an Internal Audit environment. If you thrive in a global financial technology setting, we encourage you to apply!

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.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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.

Top Skills

Azure Devops
ETL
JIRA
Ms-Sql
Power Apps
Power Automate
Power BI
Python
Snowflake
SQL
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
21,504 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

BlackRock is a global asset manager. We help investors build better financial futures. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. Our founding mission was to establish a firm that thinks differently about managing investment risks to best serve our clients, and this is still at our core today.

We challenge businesses to reach higher standards. We use technology to think beyond what’s possible. We provide investment solutions for every need. We aim to simplify a complex world. We help chart paths towards financial health. We are BlackRock, and we are invested in your financial well-being.

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