Blackstone Credit & Insurance(BXCI) - Data Operations - Senior Vice President

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Blackstone Credit & Insurance

Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) is one of the world’s leading credit investors. Our investments span the credit markets, including private investment grade, asset based lending, public investment grade and high yield, sustainable resources, infrastructure debt, collateralized loan obligations, direct lending and opportunistic credit. We seek to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for institutional and individual investors by offering companies capital needed to strengthen and grow their businesses. BXCI is also a leading provider of investment management services for insurers, helping those companies better deliver for policyholders through our world-class capabilities in investment grade private credit.

Job Title: Data Strategy and Governance Lead

Role Overview:

As the Data Strategy and Governance Lead at Blackstone, you will architect and implement a data strategy and governance framework that enhances our capabilities across Private Corporate Credit, while also catering to the needs of our insurance sector clients. Your role is crucial in ensuring data integrity, compliance, and in fostering a data-driven culture that aligns with our strategic objectives in these specialized financial markets. The ideal candidate for this role will bring a profound understanding of the complexities associated with leverage facility management and sponsor coverage in private deals, essential for navigating the specialized data governance and management landscape of the private credit sector. Your expertise will be pivotal in driving compliance, risk management, and informed decision-making. The role will be critical in leveraging data to enhance our operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage risks, thereby supporting our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our investors and stakeholders in a competitive financial landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a cohesive data strategy that integrates with the data strategy, focusing on enhancing data capabilities and supporting growth across financial sectors.
• Design and implement a scalable data architecture that ensures efficient data management and enables advanced analytics and business intelligence.
• Establish and maintain a robust data governance framework, setting standards for data quality, security, and privacy in accordance with industry regulations.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the assessment and optimization of current data systems, driving improvements and the adoption of new technologies.
• Monitor data governance practices and performance, ensuring compliance and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, analytics, compliance, and business units to foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and accountability.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure the company's data strategy and governance remain ahead of the curve.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in data strategy, architecture, and governance, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in the financial services industry.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.

• Proficiency in data management, big data technologies, cloud solutions, and analytics platforms, with the ability to apply these tools to support strategic business objectives.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels and to articulate complex data strategies in a clear and impactful manner.
• SQL and Python skillset a major plus.
• Knowledge of direct lending practices and the role of private financing solutions for companies.
• Insight into the nuances of Senior Direct Lending and Opportunistic Credit and their implications for data strategy and management.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

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• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

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