Vice President, Data Management
BlackRock · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- On site
- Full-time
- $250,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Lead Investor Data team for private markets.
- Drive growth and develop internal/external services.
- Manage team leaders and members for performance.
- Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Collaborate with Business Units and Data Governance.
About the role
About This Role
This role sits within Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Preqin plays a key role in how we are revolutionizing private markets data and technology for clients globally, complementing our existing Aladdin technology platform to deliver investment solutions for the whole portfolio.
You will be joining the world’s leading data and insights provider for the alternatives assets industry. We empower the finance community with comprehensive data and expert insights so they can make faster and smarter investment decisions with precision and confidence. We are a forward-thinking company and strive to make an impact by enabling our customers to envision future possibilities, invest in ideas and infrastructure that build strong communities.
Job Overview
This is a leadership role in our Investor Data team. This role will be responsible for aiding in the future growth and development of the team’s internal and external services as well as assisting with the ongoing development of the team leaders and team members. This is achieved through operational excellence and clear day-to-day maintenance of the dataset & content, including core business-as-usual (BAU) tasks and going above and beyond to collaborate, innovate and execute on relevant ad-hoc projects to improve the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of data. The individual is also responsible for people management to create a high-performing team. Collaboration with the Business Units will be key to achieving the above.
- Provide comprehensive and individualized reporting on the quality of partners and internal members
- Implement practices to improve quality measurement and feedback processes
- Lead the day-to-day development of the team, ensuring effective training, adherence to protocols, and maintaining team motivation
- Collaborate with Business Units and Data Governance units to align methodologies
- Build documentation for quality assessments and ensure visibility
- Act as an authority on the dataset, providing support for internal and external collaborators
You are a good fit if
- At least 5-8 years of relevant experience in data/financial data services/alternative assets
- Shown ability to build a function from scratch
- Ability to craft, build, manage project, and report on quality holistically
- Consistent record in performance management and building high-performing teams
- Experience in people and project management, including remote management
- Strong operational management skills in a data organization, with attention to detail
- Hands-on, motivational, and entrepreneurial leadership style
- Strategic and critical thinking skills for developing and improving quality processes
- Experience with change management in quality and training processes
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Excellent communication skills and experience working with high-level executives
- Proficiency in English for business purposes
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
- Knowledge of business intelligence systems like Power BI/Metabase
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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
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.
Key skills/competency
- Data Management
- Financial Data Services
- Alternative Assets
- Team Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Business Intelligence
- Change Management
- Strategic Thinking
Skills & topics
- Vice President
- Data Management
- Investor Data
- Data Quality
- Alternative Assets
- Financial Data
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Operational Excellence
- BlackRock
- Preqin
- Data Governance
- Business Intelligence
- Change Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Performance Management
- Remote Management
- Bachelor's Degree
- Power BI
- Metabase
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5-8 years of data management, financial data services, or alternative assets experience, emphasizing your ability to build functions and manage teams.
- Showcase leadership: Provide specific examples of your performance management, team building, and remote management success.
- Demonstrate operational skills: Detail your experience with data quality assessment, process improvement, and change management.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your strategic thinking, problem-solving approach, and how you collaborate with high-level executives.
- Research BlackRock: Understand their mission, values, and how Preqin contributes to their broader goals.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Vice President, Data Management role at BlackRock's Preqin?
- The primary focus of the Vice President, Data Management role at BlackRock's Preqin is to lead the Investor Data team, driving the growth and development of internal and external services, while ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data within the alternative assets industry.
- What experience is required for the Vice President, Data Management position at BlackRock?
- The role requires at least 5-8 years of relevant experience in data/financial data services/alternative assets, with a proven ability to build functions from scratch, manage projects, and lead high-performing teams, including experience in remote management.
- How does BlackRock's hybrid work model apply to this Vice President, Data Management role?
- BlackRock operates a hybrid work model where employees are typically required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with one day flexible for remote work. This model is designed to foster collaboration and learning.
- What kind of impact does this role have within BlackRock?
- This role has a significant impact by revolutionizing private markets data and technology, complementing BlackRock's Aladdin platform, and empowering the finance community to make smarter investment decisions, ultimately contributing to financial well-being for clients.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Vice President, Data Management at Preqin?
- Key responsibilities include leading the Investor Data team, developing services, managing team leaders and members, ensuring data quality through operational excellence and ad-hoc projects, collaborating with Business Units, and acting as a dataset authority.
- What are the desired leadership qualities for this Vice President, Data Management role?
- The ideal candidate will possess a hands-on, motivational, and entrepreneurial leadership style, with strong strategic and critical thinking skills for improving quality processes and change management.
- Does BlackRock offer benefits for employees in this Vice President, Data Management role?
- Yes, BlackRock offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, healthcare, support for working parents, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).