Data Management, Vice President

About this role

Team & Role Overview:

Provider Strategy & Performance (PSP team is responsible for using BlackRock’s scale, industry knowledge, and risk management capabilities to build and expand partnerships with leading financial institutions appointed as fund administrators, transfer agents and custodians for our funds, achieving the delivery of high-quality service to BlackRock on behalf of our firm’s clients at a cost effective and risk aware price point.  To achieve each of these goals, PSP develops and implements a forward looking provider strategy designed to increase operational efficiency, provide risk and cost transparency, and provide flexibility as our business evolves. To balance our relationships, PSP executes a global provider governance model that combines quantitative and qualitative components, encompasses a consistent engagement program between BlackRock and our partners, mitigates third party, sourcing and operational risks, and sets parameters for the selection of new partners for BlackRock’s funds.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Provider Strategy & Performance (PSP) team as a Data Office Vice President. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a new function within PSP to manage and analyse data related to our provider relationships, ensuring data integrity, and supporting various PSP initiatives.  The role requires an individual with a track record in data analysis & interpretation from multiple data sources to both create clear and concise communication and to identify themes across providers/services.  As a new function within PSP, there will also be a need to build out and manage a team.

Data Team Responsibilities

• Data Management: Maintain and update data related to provider relationships, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Data Analysis: Analyse data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform decision-making and improve provider performance.

• Reporting: Prepare regular & ad hoc reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key metrics and performance indicators. 

• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams, including operational oversight, vendor risk management (RQA 3rd Party Risk), and Sourcing Vendor Management (SVM), to ensure data consistency and support PSP initiatives.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance data management and reporting efficiency.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant data governance and security policies.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years’ experience in a similar role, experience in the financial services industry is a plus

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL).

• Proficiency in SQL and Python programming for data analysis, management and automation.

• Familiarity with data governance and compliance requirements.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage large datasets.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Business Administration, Finance).

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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