Risk Management Operations Engineer, Vice President

BlackRock, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 127,500 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Job summary

BlackRock, Inc. in Princeton, NJ seeks an Associate to join the Technology Risk & Controls function within the Aladdin Product Engineering COO Team.

You will help identify, assess, and mitigate technology risks in Aladdin software delivery, collaborating across engineering, platform, and risk functions to uphold security, compliance, and operational excellence. The role emphasizes risk assessments, developing remediation plans, reporting, and contributing to ongoing technology control

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in technology risk management, IT audit, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Strong understanding of IT domains including SDLC, information security, operating systems, cloud platforms, encryption, and IAM.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, including planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive remediation efforts.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technology risk assessments to identify control gaps and improvement areas.
• Develop actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and align with policies and standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance and oversight.
• Prepare and present reports on risks and remediation strategies.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and strengthen the technology control environment.
• Support adoption of technology policies across acquisitions and operations.

Skills

Tech risk mgmt

IT audit

Cybersecurity

SDLC

Information security

Cloud platforms

Identity & access mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical

Communication

Job description

About this role

About BlackRock:

Are you interested in building innovative technology that crafts the financial markets? Do you like working at the speed of a startup, and solving some of the world’s most exciting challenges? Do you want to work with, and learn from, hands‑on leaders in technology and finance?

At BlackRock, we are looking for Risk Management Operations Engineeres who like to innovate and solve sophisticated problems. We recognize that strength comes from diversity, and will embrace your outstanding skills, curiosity, and passion while giving you the opportunity to grow technically and as an individual.

We invest and protect over $11 trillion (USD) of assets and have an extraordinary responsibility to our clients all over the world. Our technology empowers millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well‑being.

Being a technologist at BlackRock means you get the best of both worlds: working for one of the most sophisticated financial companies and being part of a software development team responsible for next generation technology and solutions.

About the Team:
The Aladdin Product Engineering COO Team is responsible for overseeing software delivery across the Aladdin platform. The team ensures that engineering practices align with firmwide standards and that technology risks are proactively identified and mitigated. Working closely with senior leaders and subject matter experts, the team plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and resilience of Aladdins technology ecosystem.

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join the Technology Risk & Controls function within the Aladdin Product Engineering COO Team. In this role, you will help identify, assess, and mitigate technology risks associated with Aladdin software delivery. You will collaborate across engineering, platform, and risk functions to ensure that our technology practices meet the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct technology risk assessments to identify potential control gaps and areas for improvement.
• Develop actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and align with firm policies and industry standards.
• Coordinate cross‑functional initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance and oversight of the firm’s technology risk framework.
• Prepare and present reports on identified risks and recommended remediation strategies.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, optimize, and strengthen the firm’s technology control environment.
• Support the adoption of technology policies and standards across new acquisitions and existing operations.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in technology risk management, IT audit, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of key IT domains, including SDLC, information security, operating systems, cloud platforms, encryption, and identity & access management.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments, including planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and subject matter experts to drive remediation efforts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

For Princeton, NJ Only the salary range for this position is USD$127,500.00 - USD$184,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

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