Vice President - Data Quality

About this role

This role sits within Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Preqin plays a key role in how we are revolutionizing private markets data and technology for clients globally, complementing our existing Aladdin technology platform to deliver investment solutions for the whole portfolio. 

You will be joining the world’s leading data and insights provider for the alternatives assets industry. We empower the finance community with comprehensive data and expert insights so they can make faster and smarter investment decisions with precision and confidence. We are a forward-thinking company and strive to make an impact by enabling our customers to envision future possibilities, invest in ideas and infrastructure that build strong communities. 

At Preqin, data quality is our top priority.  As a Data Quality Analyst, you will be responsible for executing quality assurance processes to ensure Preqin’s data coverage of the alternative assets industry is accurate, comprehensive, relevant and up to date. 

This is a leadership role in our Data Quality team. This role will be responsible for managing the quality of our non-English data sets, which includes coordinating the quality of output from the department and establishing metrics and reporting systems. By leading all aspects of a team of domain authorities focused on quality assurance, this role guarantees that our data maintains unmatched accuracy and comprehensiveness. 

In addition to quality assurance, the role involves innovating and implementing processes to improve overall data quality. A core responsibility is the management and development of a high-performing team that collaborates with business units and understands client requirements to achieve outstanding results. 

Ensure BlackRock's data collected by the team is extraordinarily high quality, meets client expectations, and is extraordinary in its scope 

Provide comprehensive and individualized reporting on the quality of partners and internal members 

Implement practices to improve quality measurement and feedback processes 

Lead the day-to-day development of the team, ensuring effective training, adherence to protocols, and maintaining team motivation 

Collaborate with Business Units and Data Governance units to align methodologies 

Build documentation for quality assessments and ensure visibility 

Act as an authority on the dataset, providing support for internal and external collaborators 

You are a good fit if 

At least 5-8 years of relevant experience in data/financial data services/alternative assets 

Shown ability to build a function from scratch 

Ability to craft, build, manage project, and report on quality holistically 

Consistent record in performance management and building high-performing teams 

Experience in people and project management, including remote management 

Strong operational management skills in a data organization, with attention to detail 

Hands-on, motivational, and entrepreneurial leadership style 

Strategic and critical thinking skills for developing and improving quality processes 

Experience with change management in quality and training processes 

Strong time management and prioritization skills 

Excellent communication skills and experience working with high-level executives 

Proficiency in English for business purposes 

Proficiency in Korean/Japanese/Mandarin is a plus 

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree 

Knowledge of business intelligence systems like Power BI/Metabase 

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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