Director - Data Contributions

About this role

The Team:

The Data & Research Management group is responsible for delivering accurate, timely and complete data to enhance the value of Preqin’s award-winning service. The trust in our underlying content enables our clients to make key investment decisions.

Besides simply collecting content, Data & Research Management collaborates extensively with internal and external stakeholders to improve our data offering leveraging technology and subject matter expertise. The team understands the end-to-end lifecycle of data and establishes business intelligence reports seeking operational excellence

Role Overview:

The Director - Data Contributions role is an outstanding leadership opportunity based in our vibrant Singapore office. This position is integral to Preqin, a part of BlackRock's data leadership team and is charged with steering the strategic direction of our data initiatives. By working closely with the Data, Product, and Technology teams, you will ensure our data exceeds client expectations in both scope and quality.

You will apply your data expertise to drive central initiatives that advance data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. This involves market exploration, collaboration, and innovative process execution. Your deep understanding of client requirements and market trends will significantly contribute to our organizational strategy, ensuring the continued growth and improvement of Preqin, a part of BlackRock's data offerings.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the go-to authority and Data Owner for segment data.

• Drive the strategic direction of Preqin, a part of BlackRock's data coverage, ensuring it is world-class and meets or exceeds client expectations.

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), working with internal collaborators to improve and develop current and future data offerings.

• Apply extensive knowledge of client requirements and feedback to inform a complete data strategy.

• Lead strategic data initiatives, including market mapping and white space analysis to determine future coverage areas.

• Partner with Data Management and Data Platform teams to lead data sourcing, acquisition, extraction, and ingestion strategies.

• Complete new strategic data initiatives, such as data exploration projects and data improvements.

• Assist external collaborators with dataset expertise and domain knowledge, including troubleshooting and representing our data to customers.

• Explore strategic data opportunities through partnerships and projects.

• Provide mentorship and training to internal data collection teams to improve the value and impact of data.

• Act as a brand ambassador, upholding and promoting Preqin, a part of BlackRock’s values and policies.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in data/financial data services/alternative assets.

• Proven ability to acquire domain knowledge relevant to data and financial markets.

• Strong understanding of data lifecycle management from acquisition to publishing.

• Demonstrated success in performance management and building high-performing teams.

• Extensive people and project management experience, including remote team management.

• Proven track record of excellent operational management in a data organization.

• Hands-on, motivational, and entrepreneurial leader with professional competence.

• Strategic thinker capable of developing and improving data offerings.

• Experience in introducing change management through technology and processes.

• Strong time management and prioritization skills.

• Excellent communication skills and experience working with senior executives.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.

• Proficiency in business intelligence systems such as Power BI or Metabase.

Desired Experience:

• Experience leading large teams (greater than 40 people).

• Skills in organizational design and central initiatives with senior management.

• Experience working with engineering teams to improve workflows.

• Project experience with outsourcing partners.

• Experience working across cultures and locations, preferably in a remote management setup.

• Change management experience supporting global transitions.

• Project Management Certification or technical knowledge (SQL/Python) is a plus.

• Prior experience in the alternative assets industry or financial services data management.

• Familiarity with workflow tools such as Alteryx, Salesforce, Outreach, Jira, Office 365.

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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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.