About the Role
Blackstone Internal Audit 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. This role offers the opportunity to enhance technical auditing skills, business acumen, and gain exposure to the Firm’s global operations.
Responsibilities
- Support the execution of internal audits and related activities.
- Assist in gathering and analyzing data to support the annual risk assessment process.
- Help prepare audit planning documents, including scope, objectives, and testing strategies.
- Perform control testing under the supervision of senior auditors, including walkthroughs, sampling, and documentation of results.
- Use analytical tools and techniques to identify trends, anomalies, or potential control gaps.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate workpapers in accordance with Blackstone Internal Audit methodology and IIA Standards.
- Assist in summarizing audit findings and drafting audit observations.
- Lead completion of a special project to support the department’s continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Interest in internal audit, risk management, and control evaluation within the financial services or asset management industry.
- Commitment to the highest professional standards.
- Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to group objectives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Effectively manages multiple tasks and meets deadlines.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exposure to data analytics tools, generative AI and/or audit management software is a plus.
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.
- Anticipated graduation date: Fall 2027 – Spring 2028.
- Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA.
- Resume must be in PDF format.
Skills
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Organization
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data analytics tools
- Generative AI
- Audit management software
Work Type
- Summer Analyst program
Experience Level
- Summer Analyst
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 - $90,000
Benefits
- You will not be eligible to participate in Blackstone’s health and other insurance benefit programs.
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
- All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.
