Blackstone is an alternative asset manager seeking a Summer Analyst to join its Internal Audit team. The role supports risk assessment, audit planning, fieldwork, control testing, data analysis, documentation, issue identification, and a special project while gaining exposure to the firm’s global operations.
Responsibilities
**Risk Assessment Support:** Assist in gathering and analyzing data to support the annual risk assessment process, including identifying key risks and control considerations
**Audit Planning Assistance:** Help prepare audit planning documents, including scope, objectives, and testing strategies
**Fieldwork & Testing:** Perform control testing under the supervision of senior auditors, including walkthroughs, sampling, and documentation of results
**Data Analysis:** Use analytical tools and techniques to identify trends, anomalies, or potential control gaps
**Documentation & Workpapers:** Prepare clear, concise, and accurate workpapers in accordance with Blackstone Internal Audit methodology and IIA Standards
**Issue Identification**: Assist in summarizing audit findings and drafting audit observations
**Special Project:** Lead completion of a special project to support the department’s continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
* **Education:** Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
* **Subject Matter Interest:** Interest in internal audit, risk management, and control evaluation within the financial services or asset management industry
* **Professional Integrity**: Commitment to the highest professional standards
* **Collaborative**: Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to group objectives
* **Communicator:** Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* **Analytical Thinking**: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
* **Organized:** Effectively manages multiple tasks and meets deadlines
* **Technical Experience**: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
* 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
Preferred
* **Technical Experience**: exposure to data analytics tools, generative AI and/or audit management software is a plus
Blackstone invests in private equity, real estate, credit, infrastructure, insurance, and other alternative assets.
