Internal Audit - Analyst

The Blackstone Group L.P.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k)

Bonuses

Equity eligibility

Job summary

Blackstone is seeking an Internal Audit (BXIA) Analyst in New York to support the execution of internal audits and risk-based reviews across the firm’s global businesses. You will test design and operating effectiveness of controls, document findings, and help develop corrective actions to mitigate risk and enhance efficiency.

The role requires 1+ year of audit, risk, or compliance experience in financial services, with COSO/SOX knowledge and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in internal audit, risk management, or compliance in financial services or regulated industry.
• Knowledge of risk and internal control frameworks (COSO/SOX) and ICFR expectations.
• Interest in internal audit and control evaluation within financial services or alternative asset management.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of internal audits and related activities.
• Perform risk-based audits and reviews of key processes and controls across Blackstone’s global businesses.
• Identify and evaluate controls, test design and operating effectiveness, document findings, and propose corrective actions.
• Develop working relationships across the firm and communicate control improvements.
• Assist in annual risk assessment and contribute to the audit plan with input on business and regulatory risk factors.
• Support global internal audit risk assessment framework and control libraries.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory developments that impact risk.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

COSO/SOX knowledge

Communication

Data analytics

GRC platforms

Microsoft Office

Regulatory awareness

Education

Accounting/Finance/Economics degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Audit software

Job description

Overview

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s assets under management include real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com.

Position Title: Blackstone Internal Audit (BXIA) Analyst – New York

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of internal audits and related activities.
• Perform risk‑based audits and reviews of key operational processes and controls across Blackstone’s global businesses, products, regions, and enterprise functions.
• Identify and evaluate key operational controls, including testing for design and operating effectiveness, documenting results, identifying findings, and developing corrective actions or operational enhancements that mitigate risk, drive efficiency, and add value.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the firm, communicate control improvement opportunities, and stay aligned with firm‑wide initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Assist in the annual risk assessment process and contribute to the development of the annual audit plan by providing input on current business, industry, and regulatory risk factors.
• Support the development and management of the global internal audit risk assessment framework, including risk registers and control libraries.
• Stay current on evolving industry trends, regulatory developments, and external events that may impact the firm’s risk profile.
• Participate in firm‑sponsored and industry events to enhance professional skills and deepen understanding of the alternative asset management industry.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years in internal audit, risk management, compliance, or a related role within financial services or a highly regulated industry.
• Education: Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related field.
• Risk and Controls Knowledge: Working knowledge of risk and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, SOX), including process‑level controls, governance practices, and public company ICFR expectations.
• Subject Matter Interest: Strong interest in internal audit, risk management, and control evaluation within the financial services or alternative asset management industry.
• Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of key global financial services regulations and how developments impact risk.
• Audit Execution: Experience performing audit procedures, including walkthroughs, testing of design and operating effectiveness, documentation of results, identification of issues, and root cause evaluation.
• Analytical Thinker, Collaborative, Strong Communicator, Organized, Technologically Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with data analytics, visualization tools, GRC platforms, and/or generative AI is a plus.
• Integrity‑Driven, Intellectual Curiosity, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Certifications (Preferred): CPA, CIA, CFE, or other relevant industry certifications.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected annual base salary range: $90,000 – $125,000. Actual base salary will be determined by experience, skills, qualifications, and location. For roles outside the US, salary bands may follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables. Additional compensation and benefits include comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA), paid time off, life insurance, 401(k), discretionary bonuses, and potential eligibility for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees 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 protected status in accordance with applicable laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Information

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