Head of Data Centre Design

BlackRock, Inc.
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 100K

Job location

Remote
Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Data analysis
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Data as a Services
Data Governance
Power BI
Remote Infrastructure Management
Data Strategy

Job description

This is a leadership role in our Fund Manager Data team. This role will oversee and manage Preqin's Fund Manager data sets, which includes ensuring the coverage of the alternative assets industry is accurate, up to date and comprehensive. By leading all aspects of a team of domain expertise focused on data collection, this role guarantees that our data maintains unmatched accuracy and comprehensiveness.

In addition, the role involves innovating and implementing processes to improve overall data lifecycle. 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, 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., Direct message the job poster from Harnham Senior Recruitment Consultant - CRM, Data Strategy, Digital and Customer Insights at Harnham HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE & ANALYTICS HYBRID - LONDON - 2 days a week in the office THE COMPANY This media group are currently going..., Head of Data Science Hybrid in London, United Kingdom We're looking for a Head of Data Science You'll lead multiple data science teams whose work guides decision-making across lending, product, operations, and strategy. You'll shape how we work, ensuring that analytical..., Are you a strategic data leader with a passion for innovation? This is a unique opportunity to drive the transformation of a leading research organisation's data services, modernising processes and integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and...

Requirements

  • At least 10-15 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
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
  • Knowledge of business intelligence systems like Power BI/Metabase

Benefits & conditions

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.

About the company

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., About Our ClientOur client is a top-tier global professional services network operating across 100+ countries with a strong presence in both the UK and US. The organisation is structured as a federated partnership, combining global coordination with local...

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