Director - MDM

About this role

BlackRock Aladdin Data is entrusted with maintaining all data integral to the investment decision process for BlackRock the house and our Aladdin® and eFront® platforms.  Data is at the heart of Aladdin and increasingly the ability to consume, store, analyze and gain insight from data has become a key component of our competitive advantage.

The Private Markets Data Governance and Master Data Management team, a part of our Private Data Services (PDS) organization, is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of private markets data for the Aladdin and eFront communities.

We are seeking a Director to lead the Insight Master Data Management (MDM) team, with team members located across Belgrade, Bangalore and Birmingham. This leader will be responsible for the people, processes and operating model supporting master data across the Insight platform and will play a critical role in scaling and evolving our MDM capabilities.

The successful candidate will combine strong people leadership with deep data-management expertise and an operational mindset. They will be responsible for ensuring that master data is accurate, consistent and delivered reliably, while continuously improving how the team operates as the business and platform evolve.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the Insight MDM organization
• Lead and develop a globally distributed team of MDM professionals.
• Create a strong, connected team culture with clear accountability, priorities and development opportunities.
• Build MDM expertise within the team and develop leaders who can effectively manage day-to-day delivery.
• Establish clear operating rhythms and ensure effective collaboration across locations.
• Own MDM service delivery
• Provide leadership and oversight for master data onboarding, standardization, maintenance and delivery across eFront Insight.
• Establish effective controls and quality checks across MDM processes and address recurring data-quality or operational issues.
• Ensure the team can effectively support onboarding, business-as-usual operations, integrations and migrations.
• Define and monitor service expectations and use metrics to identify opportunities to improve quality, timeliness and scalability.
• Drive transformation and scale
• Identify opportunities to simplify and automate MDM processes and reduce manual intervention.
• Develop scalable operating models that allow the team to support business growth without sacrificing data quality.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to evolve MDM capabilities, workflows and supporting technology.
• Translate operational pain points and data requirements into clear priorities for process and technology improvements.
• Champion the use of data, AI, technology and automation to continually improve how MDM services are delivered.

What you need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Significant experience in master data management, data operations, data management or a related discipline, ideally within financial services.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, preferably across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of MDM concepts including entity mastering, data standardization, data quality, matching/deduplication, hierarchy management and data controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements and operational challenges into scalable solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and improve operational processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across Product, Engineering, Operations and senior management.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, global organization and balance strategic priorities with operational execution.

Good to have

• Experience with private markets, alternative assets or financial-services data management.
• Experience with large-scale data transformation, platform migration or data integration initiatives.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, Power BI or other data-analysis and automation tools.
• Experience applying automation, machine learning or AI to data-management problems.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams.

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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 age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.