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Position Title
Blackstone Internal Audit (BXIA) Analyst – Technology Audit – New York
Job Description
Blackstone Internal Audit provides independent assurance to executive management and the Blackstone Audit Committee regarding the effectiveness of the Firm’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes. We are seeking a highly motivated Analyst to join our Technology Audit team, supporting the execution of risk-based audits across Blackstone's global technology environment. The role offers broad exposure across the Blackstone technology platform and exposure to key areas, including investment and asset management, risk management, operations, finance, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
The BXIA Analyst will support the core activities undertaken by the Technology Audit team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Audit Planning & Execution: Assist in risk assessment and planning processes; contribute to the design and execution of technology audit work programs; and perform risk-based audits of systems, applications, infrastructure (including cloud), and IT processes across Blackstone's global businesses.
· Controls Testing & Documentation: Identify and evaluate key controls, test design and operating effectiveness, document results, identify findings, and develop corrective actions that mitigate risk, drive efficiency, and add value.
· Integrated Audits: Support business auditors on integrated audits – mapping IT systems and data flows to business processes, identifying technology risks and control gaps, and translating technical findings into clear business impact.
· Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with technology and business stakeholders; understand their operating and risk environments and assess risk across supporting processes.
· Innovation & Industry Awareness: Identify opportunities to drive audit efficiency through automation, AI, and data analytics; stay current with evolving technology trends, regulatory and industry developments.
· Departmental Initiatives: Participate in firm and department-wide strategic initiatives and special projects.
Qualifications
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligently curious, and have demonstrated excellence in their prior endeavors. The ideal candidate will bring a genuine passion for technology, a self-starter mentality, and the drive to independently research and solve complex problems. Strong communication, project management, and attention to detail are equally as important as technical expertise. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
· Experienced: 2+ years in IT Audit, or technology risk, ideally within financial services or a Big Four firm.
· Technically Proficient: Familiarity with key technology domains (e.g., infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, AI) and control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ITIL, COBIT).
· Curious & Self-Directed: Genuine passion for technology and a self-starter mentality; independently researches emerging trends, takes initiative, and drives work to completion with minimal supervision.
· Driven: Committed to the highest professional standards.
· Analytically Sound: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; data analytics experience a plus.
· Interpersonally Skilled: Exceptional communication skills, while presenting complex technical topics clearly and build strong working relationships across the team.
· Educated: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field. CISA preferred or in progress; cloud or security certifications (e.g., CISM, CISSP, AWS, Azure) a plus.
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.
Expected annual base salary range:
$90,000 - $125,000Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.
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Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:
Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
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