Head of Data & Analytics for BlackRock Global Markets Platform & Markets Strategy, Managing Director

About this role

About BlackRock Global Markets & Index Investments (BGM)

BGM is at the heart of BlackRock’s investment platform, bringing together Index Investments, Cash Management, Global Trading, ETF Markets, Securities Lending, and Financing & Financial Resource Management to provide clients with superior market access and index investment outcomes.

BGM Data & Analytics

Become a pivotal force in redefining BGM and BlackRock's engineering landscape as a senior in-business technology leader on the BGM Data & Analytics team.

BGM Data & Analytics (part of BGM Platform & Markets Strategy), builds technical solutions that empower all business lines across BGM. We are based in San Francisco, London, New York, Budapest, Gurgaon & Mumbai.

This outstanding opportunity enables you to help craft the future of our India BGM presence & the financial technology that powers our markets & investments platform driving innovation and excellence across the region. The successful candidate will have two focus areas: (1) lead the Data & Analytics engineering function across Mumbai and Gurgaon, and (2) provide Enterprise Leadership for all BGM teams in India.

You should be

• Someone who is adept at forming lasting and positive relationships and building and maintaining a strong on-the-ground culture and identity.

• A strong leader & manager of technical team leads, who can foster connectivity across offices & teams, including the integration between India talent and their global counterparts.

• Able to rapidly accumulate a capable level of understanding across multiple lines of business while balancing this with excellent technical knowledge.

• Capable of supervising the architecture, design, and development of software applications & data systems across multiple teams.

Coordinate culture, connectivity, and local oversight for all BGM India

• Build local community, connectivity, and engagement for BGM team members while building/reinforcing BLK and BGM culture in India.

• Be a career champion for BGM India teams, supporting regional talent development.

• Represent BGM teams to senior leadership on their needs, perspectives, and experiences; be responsible for local initiatives & governance.

Do you have these crucial skills?

• 15+ years of Software Engineering or Technology Management

• A consistent track record of leading large-scale technology projects in the financial sector.

• A passion for Financial and Capital Markets and having a keen curiosity to understand the business domains.

• Ability to inspire & encourage others to achieve shared goals

• Effective communicator with expertise in "leading through influence" across a large organization.

If you do, then we want you to apply!

We value

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent experience is a plus.

• Extensive knowledge of standard methodologies for Software Engineering.

• Strong experience with financial data analytical systems.

At BlackRock, we empower millions of investors, and your leadership will help in advancing our mission while collaborating with a global network of outstanding professionals.

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.