Director, Process Engineering

About this role

AboutAladdin Data(AD)

At BlackRock Data is the core of everything we do. The ability to acquire store analyze and extract insight from data fuels our competitive edge. The Aladdin Data (AD) team drives this data ecosystem ensuring that BlackRocks data infrastructure powers smarter decisions for our clients and the business.

About the Data Integrity Group (DIG)

The Data Integrity Group (DIG) is the backbone of BlackRocks investment decision-making process. We manage critical security market and credit data working closely with teams like Portfolio Management Risk and Compliance to ensure data accuracy and availability across our proprietary Aladdin system. With over $30 trillion in AUM across six continents DIGs work is fundamental to BlackRocks success.

About this role

We are seeking a Director of Engineering for the Data Integrity Group (DIG) to lead the intersection of reference data operations platform engineering and data governance. This role blends handson engineering leadership with strategic ownership of data quality risk and operational excellence.

You will lead teams responsible for building and scaling data services APIs workflows and controls that support both managed and selfservice data capabilities while ensuring DIGs reference data remains accurate governed and resilient in a highly regulated environment. This is a senior leadership role requiring deep technical expertise strong people leadership and the ability to partner across Aladdins product and engineering ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Reference Data Operations: Oversee day-to-day management of the Security Reference Data team. Ensure flawless integration of data loaders ETL processes and workflows. Serve as a subject matter expert on Aladdin Security Issuer and Credit data for internal and external stakeholders.

• Engineering & Platform Leadership

• Lead the design build and scaling of data platforms backend services APIs and workflows supporting Security and Issuer Reference Data across Aladdin.

• Partner with Product and Architecture teams to deliver cloudnative scalable and resilient solutions aligned with the Next Generation Security Master strategy.

• Drive modern engineering practices including APIfirst design serviceoriented architecture automation and observability.

• Own technical roadmaps break complex initiatives into executable milestones and lead delivery using agile development methodologies.

• Data Integrity Governance & Risk

• Establish and enforce data quality controls validation frameworks and monitoring to ensure accuracy timeliness and completeness of reference data.

• Own operational and data risk within DIG including issue identification rootcause analysis escalation and remediation.

• Build governance frameworks that align with regulatory requirements and internal standards (e.g. auditability lineage control evidence).

• Partner with Risk Compliance and Stewardship teams to ensure data processes meet evolving regulatory expectations.

• Operational Excellence & Automation

• Modernize DIGs operating model by reducing manual workflows through automation selfservice tooling and intelligent controls.

• Track performance metrics trends and incidents to continuously improve platform reliability and operational efficiency.

• Drive scale by designing solutions that support growing asset classes markets and client use cases without linear cost increases.

• Stakeholder & Client Partnership

• Act as a senior partner to Product Engineering Investment Risk and Client teams translating complex data and technical concepts into business outcomes.

• Collaborate with external clients and internal consumers to deliver reliable transparent and extensible data services.

• Represent DIG in senior forums providing clear updates on platform health risks and strategic initiatives.

• People & Organizational Leadership

• Lead mentor and grow highperforming engineering and data teams fostering a culture of ownership innovation and continuous improvement.

• Build strong succession plans and develop technical and leadership talent across regions.

• Promote a culture of accountability inclusion and collaboration aligned with BlackRocks principles.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience: 10 years in Engineering Data Platforms or largescale data operations with significant leadership responsibility. Experience in Reference Data Management or Securities Data Operation. Proven track record in driving data operations for large-scale financial organizations.

• Expertise: Deep knowledge of Security Reference Data including asset types market instruments (e.g. equities fixed income derivatives) corporate actions and pricing conventions. Familiarity with data vendors (e.g. Bloomberg Refinitiv Reuters).

• Tech-Savvy: Strong background in Data Architecture Backend Sservices APIs Databases and CloudNative platforms.

• Governance Champion: In-depth knowledge of Data Governance principles and the ability to enforce robust quality and security standards across diverse teams.

• Regulatory Know-How: Familiarity with financial regulations such as MiFID II Dodd-Frank and Basel III that impact reference data management.

• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership skills with a history of managing and mentoring teams. Excellent communicator with the ability to translate complex data challenges into business insights for stakeholders at all levels.

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.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock please visit @blackrock Twitter: @blackrock LinkedIn: 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.