Full time Remote 7 days ago
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. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
Firm Overview
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 $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. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
Business Unit
Legal & Compliance (L&C), India
Job Title
Vice President – Compliance Testing
Job Description
Legal & Compliance partners with Blackstone's businesses globally to manage legal and regulatory risk and support disciplined, compliant execution.
The Vice President – Compliance Testing will be based in India and serve as the offshore Compliance Testing leader within Blackstone's India Center of Excellence. The role is responsible for overseeing offshore compliance testing activities in support of Blackstone's global Compliance Testing function.
Partnering closely with onshore Compliance Testing leadership, the Vice President will lead offshore testing professionals, execute risk-based reviews, assess control effectiveness, and drive high-quality, scalable testing capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and accountability for compliance testing activities delivered through the India Center of Excellence in support of the global Compliance Testing function.
Lead and develop a team of offshore third-party compliance testing professionals responsible for executing testing engagements across Compliance programs, regulatory obligations, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Partner closely with onshore Compliance Testing leadership on annual testing plans, testing priorities, resource allocation, execution timelines, and quality standards.
Execute risk-based testing reviews to assess compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
Perform testing procedures, control assessments, sample testing, evidence reviews, and documentation in accordance with established testing methodologies.
Identify control gaps, policy exceptions, process weaknesses, and regulatory compliance risks through testing activities.
Support root cause analysis, issue assessment, and remediation validation activities in partnership with Compliance and business stakeholders.
Prepare clear, well-supported testing workpapers, findings documentation, management reporting, and executive summaries.
Monitor testing progress, resource utilization, issue status, and key performance metrics across the offshore testing function.
Serve as the primary offshore liaison to Compliance Testing leadership regarding testing execution, capacity management, escalation matters, and operational performance.
Establish and maintain procedures, training materials, quality assurance reviews, and governance frameworks to support consistent testing execution.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, workflow enhancements, testing automation opportunities, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.
Support internal audits, external assessments, and validation activities related to the Compliance Testing program.
Ensure strong controls, documentation standards, record retention practices, and audit readiness across all Compliance Testing activities.
Partner closely with global stakeholders across time zones and support business needs outside of regular business hours as required.
Qualifications
Blackstone seeks professionals who demonstrate sound judgment, a strong work ethic, and a consistent record of achievement. The successful candidate must have:
Required
Bachelor's degree
10+ years of experience in Compliance Testing, Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or related control functions.
Demonstrated experience executing risk-based testing and assurance programs within a regulated financial services environment.
Strong understanding of compliance risk management, internal controls, testing methodologies, documentation standards, and issue management practices.
Experience evaluating control design and operating effectiveness across regulatory and compliance processes.
Experience leading teams within offshore, shared services, center of excellence, or managed service environments.
Proven experience building, leading, and developing high-performing teams that support complex Compliance programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Experience establishing governance frameworks, operational metrics, quality assurance reviews, and management reporting.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours with overlap with US and international stakeholders.
Preferred
Experience supporting regulatory engagements across global frameworks.
Experience in consulting, compliance, internal audit, risk advisory, or related professional services environments, with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects, including coordination of stakeholders, deliverables, timelines, and issue tracking.
Experience within private equity, asset management, investment management, banking, or financial services.
Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, or third-party compliance assessments.
Professional certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, CIA, CPA, CISA, or similar.
Experience leveraging data analytics, workflow technologies, testing automation, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance compliance oversight and testing activities.
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, a 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.
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.
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.
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