Internal Audit Analyst: Controls & Risk Insights

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 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