Internal Audit - Analyst

Aplaro Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Internal Audit (BXIA) in New York seeks a motivated Analyst to join the Internal Audit team. You will be involved in risk-based audits, annual risk assessments, SOX assurance, and advisory activities, gaining exposure to investment and asset management, risk management, operations, finance, and compliance across global operations.

The role offers opportunities to develop technical audit skills, enhance business acumen, and contribute to department-wide strategic initiatives within a

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance, or a related role within financial services or a highly regulated industry.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of risk and internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX) including process-level controls and ICFR expectations.
• Strong interest in internal audit, risk management, and control evaluation within financial services or asset management.
• Understanding of key global financial services regulations and how regulatory developments impact risk.
• Experience performing audit procedures, including walkthroughs, testing design/operating effectiveness, documenting results and root cause evaluation.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based audits of operational processes and controls across Blackstone’s global businesses.
• Test design and operating effectiveness of controls, document findings, and propose corrective actions.
• Communicate control improvements and contribute to firm-wide initiatives.
• Assist in annual risk assessment and development of audit plans with input on business and regulatory risk factors.
• Support global internal audit risk assessment framework and maintain risk registers and control libraries.
• Stay current on industry trends and regulatory developments impacting risk profile.
• Participate in firm events to deepen understanding of the asset management industry.

Skills

COSO/SOX knowledge

Audit execution

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

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 over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds.

Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

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

Blackstone Internal Audit (BXIA) 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 professional to join our Internal Audit team. The Internal Audit Associate will be involved in the core activities undertaken by BXIA, including audit planning and execution, annual risk assessments, SOX assurance, advisory activities, and contributing to department wide strategic initiatives. The role will offer exposure to key areas, including investment and asset management, risk management, operations, finance, and compliance, and offers the opportunity to further develop technical audit skills, enhance business acumen, and gain exposure to the Firm’s global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 performing testing for design and operating effectiveness, documenting results, identifying findings as applicable, and developing corrective actions or operational enhancement opportunities that mitigate risk, drive efficiency, and add value.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the firm, communicate control improvement opportunities, and maintain an understanding of key 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 and perspective on current business, industry, and regulatory risk factors.
• Support in the development and management of the global internal audit risk assessment framework, including the ongoing management of 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 of experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance, or a related role within financial services or another 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 and control concepts (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.
• Risk and Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of key global financial services regulations and how regulatory and industry developments impact business and operational risk.
• Audit Execution: Experience performing audit procedures, including walkthroughs, testing of design and operating effectiveness, documentation of results, identification of issues, and evaluation of root causes.
• Analytical Thinker: Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Collaborative: Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to shared objectives.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong interpersonal skills and