Nikhil Bagle

About Nikhil Bagle

Nikhil is a hard-working and self-motivated individual employed by BlackRock, a leading global asset management and financial technology firm, where he is an Analyst within the Service Organization Reporting group. He is responsible for the coordination, review and delivery of internal controls reports to the firm’s clients and auditors in the US and abroad, while assisting external service auditors facilitate their engagements across all stakeholders involved with BlackRock’s internal controls reports.As a Senior Assurance Associate at RSM US LLP through three busy seasons, Nikhil specialized in auditing the financial statements of hedge funds and private equity firms. He completed fieldwork for various clients that included performing walkthroughs, as well as testing risk, internal controls, private investments, valuations, and financial reporting.Nikhil holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Finance from Rutgers Business School, where he was a Dean\'s List student and a VITA certified volunteer. He was also an active member and leader of Beta Alpha Psi and Casual Harmony, Rutgers University\'s premier all-male a cappella group. He has a keen attention to detail, strong financial analysis skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.

Experience

1. Analyst - Finance Controls

   BlackRock

   Sep 2024 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US

   Collaborating with external auditors and internal control owners across regions in successfully completing the firm’s annual operations audit through live walkthroughs, as well as interim, roll-forward, and compliance testing* Ensuring internal controls reports over Asset Management, Transfer Agent, and Aladdin services are accurate, completed timely, and distributed appropriately, internally and externally* Working in tandem with Global Financial Controls Reporting team to ensure SOX regulations are being followed over controls that impact the Financial Statements of BlackRock and its external corporate audit* Engaging with AMRS, EMEA, and APAC Fund Administrator Oversight groups to streamline testing over third-party fund administrative services including NAV reconciliation and timely reporting.

Education

• Rutgers Business School

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• South Brunswick High School

  Diploma