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Position Title

Internal Audit – Assistant Vice President (Financial Risks and Controls) – New York

Blackstone Internal Audit

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. BXIA plays a critical role in supporting Blackstone’s SOX Compliance Program, by providing oversight, expertise, and quality assurance across financial reporting controls.

Job Description

As an Assistant Vice President within BXIA, you will be a trusted advisor to the business and a key contributor to our global internal audit and financial reporting controls program. This role is ideal for a seasoned CPA with deep expertise in financial reporting controls, who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.

The candidate will gain broad exposure to Blackstone’s global platform while helping to strengthen our control environment and drive continuous innovation. This is a highly visible role with meaningful interaction across finance, technology, and senior leadership with strong potential for expanded leadership responsibilities within BXIA.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Planning: Support the finance organization annual risk assessment process, including identification of emerging risks, and drive the formation of a risk-based audit plan to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• High Impact Audits: Lead and perform audits across Blackstone global businesses with a focus on financial reporting.
• Risk and Control Evaluation: Identify key risks, assess controls design and operating effectiveness, document results, and develop pragmatic remediation.
• Financial Reporting Insight: Review quarterly financial information, analyze public company financial statements, and identify trends, anomalies, or improvement opportunities.
• Valuation Oversight: Analyze valuation materials in advance of Valuation Committee reviews.
• Leverage Data & Analytics: Use data analytics to identify trends, outliers, and opportunities for continuous auditing and smarter risk coverage.
• Deliver Clear Reporting: Prepare concise, high‑quality audit reports that clearly communicate risks, conclusions, and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with the Business: Build strong relationships with senior Finance leadership, controllers, and process owners to serve as a subject matter expert on financial reporting controls.
• Drive Improvement & Innovation: Identify ways to improve audit and SOX processes, champion innovation, and help modernize the internal audit function.
• Develop Talent: Coach, mentor, and help develop team members while fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Stay Current: Monitor regulatory developments, industry trends, and best practices relevant to ICFR and alternative asset management.

Qualifications

We are seeking intellectually curious, driven professionals who combine strong technical expertise with sound judgment and excellent communication skills.

Experience & Education

• 8+ years of experience in public accounting and/or internal audit within financial services
• Strong experience auditing financial reporting controls; exposure to alternative investment vehicles preferred
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of ICFR, SOX, and public company financial reporting
• Strong understanding of SEC reporting and US GAAP
• Analyze and interpret public company financial statements
• Familiarity with risks and controls in alternative asset management (private equity, real estate, credit, hedge funds)

Leadership & Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading audits and influencing stakeholders
• Strong project management, organizational, and presentation skills
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Sigma, Tableau)
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High integrity, sound professional judgment, and a strong sense of ownership
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities

Credentials

• CPA required
• MBA, CIA, CFA, or CISA a plus

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:

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 and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

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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