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Internal Audit - Audit Practices & Operations - Assistant Vice President

63000 Blackstone Administrative Services Partnership
Full-time
On-site
New York 601 Lex United States of America

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Position Title

Blackstone Internal Audit (BXIA) Associate Vice President (AVP) – Audit Practices & Operations

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 Associate Vice President to lead and coordinate the operational activities supporting the Internal Audit department, across our global team in New York, London, India, and Singapore. This role is pivotal in ensuring our department operates with precision, adheres to the highest professional standards, and delivers timely, high-quality insights to senior management and the Audit Committee.

The ideal candidate will combine audit expertise with exceptional operational, project management, and communication skills – driving efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement across our global audit program.

Key Responsibilities

The Audit Practices & Operations AVP will play a critical role in enabling the global Internal Audit department to achieve its mission. This individual ensures excellence in audit execution, champions innovation and continuous improvement of audit practices, and delivers clear and impactful communications to our internal and external stakeholders across Blackstone. Key responsibilities include:

Optimize Audit Operations

  • Audit Methodology Management: Maintain and update Internal Audit policies, procedures, templates, and guidance in line with IIA Standards; communicate updates to the global team.
  • Audit & SOX Execution: Oversee operational tracking of audit and SOX deliverables through metrics reporting, schedule management, and resource coordination with BXIA Leadership.
  • Annual Audit Planning: Coordinate the annual audit planning cycle, including leadership offsites, risk assessments, and preparation of planning materials.
  • Quality Assurance: Manage the internal audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program in compliance with IIA Standards; coordinate periodic external quality reviews; identify and implement process enhancements.
  • Resource & Budget Management: Support annual budget tracking, global team expense oversight; vendor onboarding, contract management, and vendor invoice approval and tracking; coordinate onboarding and training for new hires.

Deliver Consistent and Highly Impactful Communications

  • Board & Audit Committee Reporting: Manage schedules and deliverables for Board and Audit Committee meetings; create high quality presentations and reports.
  • Operational Reporting & Metrics: Prepare and distribute performance metrics and dashboards for BXIA leadership.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate responses to investors, business stakeholders, and regulator requests, including investor DDQs, disclosures, and ad hoc queries.

Drive Strategic Initiatives, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement

  • Technology & Tools: Administer and optimize the audit management system (AuditBoard) for Internal Audit and SOX, including coordination of system updates and user access.
  • Special Projects: Lead and support strategic initiatives and process improvement initiatives.
  • Training & Development: Identify and coordinate team-wide and/or targeted training; facilitate participation in industry events; manage CPE tracking and fulfillment of professional license requirements.

Qualifications

Blackstone seeks highly motivated, intellectually curious individuals who have consistently demonstrated excellence in their professional achievements. The ideal candidate will bring adaptability, sound judgement, and exceptional problem-solving skills, paired with strong project management capabilities, attention to detail, and a results-driven mindset. Successful candidates will also demonstrate:

  • Experience: 7+ years in internal or external audit within the financial services or asset management industry. Previous experience within internal audit professional practices and operations preferred.
  • Education & Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration preferred); CPA, CIA, or PMP certification preferred.
  • Core Competencies: Exceptional project management, problem-solving, organizational and analytical thinking skills; experienced in using data analytics and dashboarding tools, such as Sigma or Tableau.
  • Internal Audit Proficiency: Strong understanding of the global standards for the professional practice of auditing, including the IIA, COSO Framework, PCAOB, and FRC auditing standards; proficiency in audit management systems.
  • Personal Attributes: Highest professional integrity; sound judgement, and strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate across global teams in a dynamic environment and influence stakeholders.

This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of audit excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic impact. You will work directly with senior leadership, influence the way our global audit function operates, and play a key role in safeguarding the integrity and performance of one of the world’s leading investment firms.


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:

$130,000 - $200,000

Actual 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: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to 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 class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

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.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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