VP, Third Party Data Oversight

About this role

BlackRock is one of the worlds preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management riskmanagementand advisory services to institutionalintermediaryand individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the worlds capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures including individual and institutional separate accounts mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles and the industry-leading iShares ETFs.

Responsibilities:

TheData Governance Teamis responsible forensuring the data needs ofBlackRockand the clients of BlackRock Solutions are fulfilled withaccuratecompleteandtimelydata.

AsamemberofThird PartyOversightteam withinData Governance you willplay a key role ina growing area in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Define and implement a standard process for third party lifecycle management and mature and integrate with existingprocesses andworkflows

• Build andmaintainhigh performing relationships with ourthird partydata vendors & core internal partners to achieve a comprehensive quality data offering

• UnderstandThird party methodologies anddifferences across vendorsand strategically resolveto meet client needs

• ManageThird party data providersforESG Index Pricing and Economy data.

• Measure andoverseevendor data quality andchange managementprojects and support requestson all data challenges

• Serve as a liaison betweenvendorsSMEbusinessSMEandData stewardsSMEteamstomanagethe capability roadmap issuetrackingand change tracking

• Work closely withdata customersboth internally and externally to stay abreast ofnew and evolvingbusinessand data challengesrequirementsand market trendsin order toalignour datacapabilities andcontentwith business needs

• Develop and continuously improve and expand coverage ofthird partyperformanceby monitoring progress through KPIs

• Keep Senior management abreast ofVendor Data QualitychallengesandProgress

• Providedatainsights andexpertisein responseto changing business needsmarket events regulatorychangeand new financial products.

• Profile and analyze data to ensure content meets businessrequirementswhile beingcompliant with the various dimensions of data quality as outlined in our data quality policy.

• Design data quality checksandperformancemetrics to assess data healthand detect deficiencies and improvement with our data sources or internal data processes.

• Active engagement with key product stakeholders to ensure client data experience is aligned and exceeding expectations

• Ongoing engagementwith technology on ways to innovate and deliverhigh qualitydata solutionsthroughrobust storage maintenancemanagementand delivery methods.

This function will expose thecandidatetoa wide range ofBlackRocks and BlackRock Solutionsdataproviders andsourcestools and businesses and will require him/her to work closely with internal clients such as portfolio management account management operations BlackRock Solutionsas well as external users ofreference and masterdata

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Strong experience working withESG Index Pricing or Economy data.

• ExperienceworkingwithData Vendors.

• Candidate must have excellent communication skills to enable clear articulation interpersonalskillsand influencewhile working with internal and external clients.

• Candidate must have strong organizational skills and demonstrate project management change management issuemanagementexperience.

• Data modellingexperienceto solve a business challenge is a plus

• Minimum of7years of experience with large-scale data programsor data vendors

• Ability to document detailed requirements and transpose them into data specificationsand translate them to technical requirementsa plus

• Candidate mustpossessand demonstrate workingknowledge offinancial marketsand general knowledge of theentire investment landscapewith strong grasp of current and future data trends and industry practices

• Candidate is expected tothinkcriticallyaboutcomplexbusiness challenges andpossessstrongproblem-solvingskillsin order todeliver holistic solutions.

• Candidate must have enthusiasm for andcomfort with workinginahigh pressure andfastpaceenvironmentwhilemaintainingquality and the integrity of investment data.

• Candidatemust be able to work in both an entrepreneurial andteam-orientedenvironment.

• Experience in Agile Development preferredwithknowledge oftechnical tools such asSQL PythonJupyter NotebookPower BI AI/ML Integration is a plus

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

BlackRocks 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 weve provided guidanceon 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 childrens 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. Its why were 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.