Technology Audit - Associate

About the role

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management includes investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning & Execution: Assist in risk assessment and planning processes; contribute to the design and execution of technology audit work programs; and perform risk-based audits of systems, applications, infrastructure (including cloud), and IT processes across Blackstone's global businesses.
• Controls Testing & Documentation: Identify and evaluate key controls, test design and operating effectiveness, document results, identify findings, and develop corrective actions that mitigate risk, drive efficiency, and add value.
• Innovative & Industry Awareness: Identify opportunities to drive audit efficiency through automation, AI, and data analytics; stay current with evolving technology trends, regulatory and industry developments.
• Departmental Initiatives: Participate in firm and department-wide strategic initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications

• Experienced: 3+ years in IT Audit, or technology risk, ideally within financial services or a Big Four firm.
• Technically Proficient: Familiarity with key technology domains (e.g., infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, AI) and control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ITIL, COBIT).
• Curious & Self-Directed: Genuine passion for technology and a self-starter mentality; independently researches emerging trends, takes initiative, and drives work to completion with minimal supervision.
• Driven: Committed to the highest professional standards.
• Analytically Sound: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; data analytics experience a plus.
• Interpersonally Skilled: Exceptional communication skills, while presenting complex technical topics clearly and build strong working relationships across the team.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field. CISA preferred or in progress; cloud or security certifications (e.g., CISM, CISSP, AWS, Azure) a plus.