Information Security Cyber Diligence - Associate/VP

About this role

What team will you be on?

You will be a key member of the Information Security Cyber Diligence team and will play an integral part in the development, implementation, and compliance of technical security across the enterprise. The candidate will regularly act as a voice of Information Security to business teams and management, building cyber security confidence in support of business development and governance processes.

Why is your role important?

Your role is crucial because it directly influences the security of BlackRock’s technology and information systems. By performing focused security risk assessments and providing consultative advice, you help mitigate potential threats and enhance our overall cyber security posture.

What will you be doing?

• Perform focused risks assessments of existing or new services and technologies
• Conduct governance reviews of requests for exceptions to the Information Security policy
• Influence the overall direction for securing infrastructure, applications, and third parties
• Communicate risk assessment findings to business partners
• Provide consultative advice to enable informed risk management decisions
• Identify appropriate controls to manage information risks
• Develop solutions for remediating or mitigating risks and assess the residual risk

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years of Information Security experience, including risk advisory, communication with senior management, project management, written analysis for Information Security risk assessment, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and assessing controls within Technology and/or Financial Services firms
• Expertise with information security management frameworks such as IS027001, COBIT, and NIST 800
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Strong decision-making capabilities and ability to react to high-pressure, dynamic environments effectively
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical issues to diverse audiences and influencing others effectively with innovative and original thinking
• Strong analytical skills using modern tools such as Python, Excel or similar.

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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.