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Finance - Internal Audit, Director
Blackstone
New York, NY, United States
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Job Description:
Finance – Internal Audit, Director
Employer:
Blackstone
Firm Overview:
Blackstone is one of the world’s leading investment firms. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our asset management businesses, with over $430 billion in assets under management, include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow Blackstone on Twitter @Blackstone.
Department:
Blackstone Internal Audit (“BXIA”)
Department Overview:
BXIA provides independent and objective assurance over the effectiveness of Blackstone’s global business and enterprise activities. BXIA assists Blackstone in accomplishing its objectives by using a risk-based approach to evaluate the Firm’s governance, risk management and internal controls. BXIA makes recommendations which improve the firm’s control environment as well as promote value add operational opportunities.
BXIA’s four primary areas of responsibility include:
• Internal Audit - Risk-based assessments across the Blackstone platform which includes each global business unit as well as enterprise level, jurisdictional and technology activities
• SOx Compliance- Firm-wide assessment of internal controls over financial reporting, including compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Advisory - Collaboration with firm management to provide insight on strategic initiatives
• Risk Assurance - Assessment of risks and controls related to business imperatives, such as launching new products, implementing new technologies or remediating control issues
Job Title:
Internal Audit, Director
Job Description:
The Internal Audit Director is responsible for evaluating risks and performing audits across the Blackstone platform (e.g., Real Estate, Private Equity, Hedge Fund Solutions, Credit, Infrastructure and Insurance). This position will play an instrumental role in performing ongoing assessments of the Firm’s enterprise risk management process and will also operate as a lead role in overseeing technology related audits and initiatives. Candidates should be energetic, self-motivated, team-oriented individuals with fresh ideas and innovative solutions who thrive on challenge in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The small size of this group offers an opportunity to significant exposure across the Blackstone platform.
Responsibilities:
The BXIA Director will have the opportunity to participate in various concurrent projects and assignments across the BXIA areas of responsibility, including but not limited to the following:
• Lead in the execution of the global audit risk assessment and planning process
• Operate as the auditor-in-charge of risk-based audits across Blackstone’s global businesses, products, regions and enterprise functions
• Manage and conduct audits to evaluate controls and identify emerging risks
• Manage the reporting of audit results and recommendations
• Engage in SOx planning and control evaluation discussions with management and external auditors and perform quality assurance reviews of testing results
• Participate in firm initiatives while providing real-time advice on new businesses, products and systems
• Establish relationships with business and enterprise professionals at all levels
• Engage with the firm’s external service providers (e.g., auditors, administrators and counsel)
• Manage performance of junior staff and assist in talent development
Qualifications:
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in their prior endeavors. In addition the successful candidate should have:
• 8-10 years of internal audit and/or Big Four experience in the financial services industry
• A degree in accounting, finance, computer science or business-related field
• Experience with internal audit risk assessments, SOx/Internal controls and/or ERP security and control review
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical, communications and problem solving skills
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest order
• Ability to think critically and strategically to develop innovative recommendations to mitigate risks and add value
• Strong project management skills and leadership skills to partner with all levels of management across the firm
• Ability to recommend technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Alternative investments experience (preferred)
• MBA, CPA, CIA or CISA (preferred but not required)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000.
The Blackstone Group and its affiliates (“Blackstone”) provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other classification prohibited by applicable law.