About this role
Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to establish and lead the Data Operations and Process Excellence function in DataOps for one of the largest global FinTech's. This is a new role that will transform how we manage and run our investment data pipeline ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across all data domains with best in class modern data quality processes & reflects our commitment to invest in our Enterprise Data Platform to unlock our data strategy for BlackRock and our Aladdin Client Community. A technology first mindset, to drive the transformation in the Data Operations function with high levels of automation and engineering, is essential along with strong client engagement skills. This role requires a deep understanding of data, domains, and the associated controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, technology and data driven individual who has a track record in establishing and leading domain and process driven automation/excellence initiatives and operations. Lead, manage, and oversee the daily operations of investment data.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize data operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance
- Live and breathe best practices of data ops such as culture, processes and technology
- Drive cross functional initiative to enhance existing data pipeline, eliminating manual inputs and ensuring high quality, and onboarding new data pipeline
- Foster a culture of continuous improvements by reviewing operational metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing data Ops workflows to improve overall performance.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of process excellence and data quality efforts across different data domains.
- Work closely with senior leadership, Data Stewardship, Governance, Product and Engineering teams to ensure alignment between data operations, business objectives, and strategic initiatives.
- Drive the evolution of the DataOps function by identifying opportunities for process automation, optimization, and scale
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team to execute operational strategies effectively
Knowledge and Experience:
- Masters/Professional Degree in Business, Computer Science or Engineering
- 10+ years' experience in Data Operations, Data Management, Operations Transformation with both functional and technical exposure.
- Understanding of modern-day data highways, the associated challenges, and effective controls
- Passionate about data platforms, data operations and everything data
- Technical expert including experience with data processing, orchestration, data ingestion, cloud-based databases/warehousing and business intelligence tools
- The ability to analyze large data sets through the data lifecycle, including the tooling and observability required to ensure data quality and control at scale
- Subject matter expert, willing to learn new data domains
- Strong presence with clients
- Inquisitive leader who will bring new ideas that challenge the status quo
- Ability to navigate a large, highly matrixed organization
- Financial services experience desired
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
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What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers.
BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today.
At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together.
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Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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