Data Ops, Vice President

About This Role We are looking for an innovative hands-on technologist to run Data Operations for one of the largest global FinTech’s. This is a new role that will transform how we manage and process high quality data at scale and reflects our commitment to invest in an Enterprise Data Platform to unlock our data strategy for BlackRock and our Aladdin Client Community. A technology first mindset, to manage and run a modern global data operations function with high levels of automation and engineering, is essential. This role requires a deep understanding of data, domains, and the associated controls.

Key Responsibilities The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, technology and data driven individual who has a track record of leading and doing the day to day operations.

• Ensure on time high quality data delivery with a single pane of glass for data pipeline observability and support
• Live and breathe best practices of data ops such as culture, processes and technology
• Partner cross-functionally to enhance existing data sets, eliminating manual inputs and ensuring high quality, and onboarding new data sets
• Lead change while ensuring daily operational excellence, quality, and control
• Build and maintain deep alignment with key internal partners on ops tooling and engineering
• Foster an agile collaborative culture which is creative open, supportive, and dynamic

Knowledge And Experience

• 8+ years’ experience in hands-on data operations including data pipeline monitoring and engineering
• Technical expert including experience with data processing, orchestration (Airflow) data ingestion, cloud-based databases/warehousing (Snowflake) and business intelligence tools
• Champion the adoption of AI‑enabled capabilities across Data Operations, including anomaly detection, predictive issue management, and automated operational insights to improve resilience, scale, and client experience.
• The ability to operate and monitor large data sets through the data lifecycle, including the tooling and observability required to ensure data quality and control at scale
• Experience implementing, monitoring, and operating data pipelines that are fast, scalable, reliable, and accurate
• Understanding of modern-day data highways, the associated challenges, and effective controls
• Passionate about data platforms, data quality and everything data
• Practical and detailed oriented operations leader
• Inquisitive leader who will bring new ideas that challenge the status quo
• Ability to navigate a large, highly matrixed organization
• Strong presence with clients
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics

Our Benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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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