Veterans Transition Program-Vice President Data GovernanceJob DescriptionBlackRock is one of the world's preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions - from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world's capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares ETFs.
Role Brief The Aladdin Data Governance Office is responsible for ensuring the data needs within BlackRock and the clients of BlackRock Solutions are fulfilled with well governed complete, accurate and timely data, along with enabling opportunities to commercialize the firm's data.
As a Vice President of Data Governance, you will support a growing area in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Job Responsibilities - Support the firmwide rollout and execution of the Critical Investment Data (CID) Governance Policy, coordinating across federated COOs, delegates, data stewards, and data product owners to ensure all businesses register, document, and govern their datasets consistently and end-to-end.
- Partner with COOs, delegates, and data owners to activate BlackRock's Data Strategy and implement governance policies, standards, and operating models with consistent adoption across the data lifecycle.
- Build strong, influential relationships across the federated data governance network, aligning priorities, encouraging knowledge sharing and driving sustained execution across the firm.
- Run firmwide and federated data governance forums and working groups to review policy activation, dataset compliance, issues, risks, and platform/tool requirements, driving clear actions and accountability.
- Support the deployment of governance capabilities, data taxonomy and tools across federated groups.
- Facilitate cross-business collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
- Guide federated groups in data profiling, dataset creation, and governance standards.
- Collect and report governance metrics for senior leadership.
- Develop and deliver training programs.
- Work with diverse teams to drive measurable business impact.
Qualifications / Requirements - 8-10 years of experience in data governance, enterprise data management, or enterprise technology.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Deep experience in enterprise-scale data governance execution.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Understanding of financial markets and investment workflows.
- Hands-on experience with SQL/Python and data governance tools.
- Experience implementing data policies and standards.
- Experience rolling out data tools at scale.
- Ability to synthesize governance metrics and create executive reporting.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience with large-scale data programs.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
- Experience with Agile and data platforms.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Where will I be based?This role will be based in our New York, New York Office
Program Eligibility:- Minimum of 2 years of Active Uniformed service
- Bachelor's degree obtained pre- or post-military service
- Open to all U.S. Veterans, regardless of rank or branch of service
- Must be able to commence employment in October 2026
Application Deadline:For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$140,000.00 - USD$200,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
Our benefitsTo 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 modelBlackRock'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.
Guidance on AI use for candidatesAt BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work - enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we've provided
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