About this role
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Lead to join BlackRock’s Fundamental Equity Product Strategy team. This role is designed for a technologist with a passion for automation, data-driven process improvement, and strategic product management. The successful candidate will primarily focus on developing and implementing automation solutions to improve team efficiency, while also contributing to core product strategy responsibilities over time.
Key Responsibilities
Automation Development & Implementation
Identify, design, and build automations to streamline reporting, data management, and client collateral production.
Examples of automations may include:
Support workflow and automation initiatives: Identify process improvements and develop scalable tools to enhance team productivity. Automate data extraction and aggregation from platforms such as Bloomberg, FactSet, Morningstar, and Aladdin. Streamline the generation and distribution of client presentations, factsheets, and commentaries.
Assist with business intelligence and analytics: consolidating data and drive insights into sector trends and competitor insights such as (flows, performance, market share) to inform sector team decisions and executive communications
Maintain and enhance reports and dashboards (Morningstar, eVestment, FactSet, Power BI) for management and performance tracking.
Integration of new AI tools and data vendors to improve analytics and insights
Execute and coordinate cross-functional projects: partner with FE product strategy platform team and broader BlackRock data leads to proactively identify successful initiatives that can be implemented into team workflows.
Proactively seek opportunities to further streamline processes and drive automation processes to completion.
Tech Ecosystem Ownership
Lead the expansion and integration of the team’s technology stack, ensuring seamless workflows and data accessibility.
Act as a technology ambassador, sharing best practices and driving innovation across the Fundamental Equities division.
Continuously evaluate and demo new tools, data vendors, and AI products to keep the team at the forefront of technology.
Product Strategy
Develop in-depth knowledge of equity markets, products, and investment processes.
Assist senior Product Strategists by delivering bespoke materials, performance and competitor analytics.
Help with production of standard client collateral such as presentations, factsheets, and commentaries.
Respond to client and prospect inquiries, support RFI/DDQ production while proactively identifying ways to implement automation opportunities.
Reporting & Analytics
Collate and analyze performance attribution, exposure, AUM, and flows data.
Build and maintain database reports (e.g., Morningstar, eVestment, FactSet).
Support innovation projects focused on efficiency gains and generating further insights.
Qualifications
3+ years in financial services, preferably with a focus on equity markets and technology-driven process improvement
Experience in full-stack development, with expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern database technologies (Snowflake, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with front-end and visualization frameworks such as Tableau, Streamlit, JavaScript, React, or Flask/Dash is an advantage.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Co-Pilot; Tableau and PowerBI are a plus
Experience with tools like FactSet and Bloomberg is highly desirable
Excellent communication skills across both verbal and written mediums; fluency in English is essential
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and functions, with an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving
Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and a proactive, problem-solving attitude
A keen eye for design, openness to feedback, and humility in all interactions
Deep passion for technology and a relentless drive to be at the cutting edge of AI and data science
Perks & Development
Impact & Pride: Contribute to analytics and automation that underpin over $100B in AUM and support meetings with global CEOs and investment clients.
Learning: Participate in market updates, collaborate across business functions, and learn about the product life cycle.
Growth & Education: Receive coaching from a team that engages with the largest tech and AI companies globally.
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 age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
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