Data Management, Aladdin Data, Associate

About this role

Associate - Third Party Data Operations – Aladdin Data

BlackRock Company Overview:

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management, and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. We help clients achieve their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products, including separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. We also offer risk management, advisory, and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. Headquartered in New York City, as of February 5, 2025, we handle approximately $11.5 trillion in assets under management (AUM) and have around 19,000 employees in offices across 38 countries, with a significant presence in key global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Aladdin Data:

When BlackRock was founded in 1988, the goal was to combine financial services with innovative technology. Today, BlackRock is a leading FinTech platform for investment management and technology services globally. Data is central to the Aladdin platform, differentiating us through our ability to consume, store, analyze, and gain insights from it.

The Aladdin Data team maintains a pioneering data platform that delivers high-quality data to users, including investors, operations staff, data scientists, and engineers. Our aim is to provide consistent, high-quality data while evolving our platform to support the firm's growth. We build high-performance data pipelines, enable data discovery and consumption, and continually enhance our data storage capabilities.

Role:

Are you passionate about data, technology, and innovation? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where curiosity drives progress? We’re looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join our team in a brand-new role at one of the world’s leading global FinTech companies.

As part of our APAC/EMEA Data Operations function, you’ll play a key role in supporting the transformation of the Data Operations function. Your work will be essential in maintaining high-quality data across third-party data domains, empowering BlackRock and the Aladdin Client Community to unlock the power of data and drive strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, data & technology driven individual who has a track record in domain and process driven operations.

• Contribute to the creation of a robust Third-Party Input Data Operations function with 24/7 coverage—an integral part of our global data strategy.
• Responsible for Data operations for APAC/EMEA ensuring seamless, high-quality data flow that meets global standards and client expectations.
• Implement and run best in class processes across Incident Management, Problem Management, Query Management etc
• Establish, track, and optimize KPIs and performance metrics, providing actionable insights that enhance data quality and process effectiveness across domains.

• Partner with cross-functional teams—Data Stewardship, Governance, Engineering, and Product teams—to ensure data operations align with strategic goals and drive shared success.
• Identify and seize opportunities for process automation and innovation, contributing to the evolution of our Data Operations function and scaling impact globally.

What We’re Looking For

• A self-starter who’s excited to challenge the norm, introduce new ideas, and bring fresh perspectives to the table.
• Eager to learn, adapt, and develop expertise across multiple data domains—continuously improving their knowledge.
• Enthusiastic about how data drives decisions and power.
• Focused on driving process optimization and automation, ensuring that data operations function efficiently and effectively.

Required Experience:

• A Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of hands-on experience in Data Operations, Data Management, or Operations Transformation, with both functional and technical exposure.
• Understanding of modern data pipelines and the unique challenges that come with managing and automating them.
• A curious and inquisitive mindset—always looking for opportunities to innovate and optimize.
• Exposure to financial services is a plus, but not a requirement.

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.