Data Modeling Lead, Vice President

BlackRock • Wilmington, DE

112d • $117,500 - $173,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Vice President - Data Modelling Position Overview: BlackRock is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Vice President to lead its growing and dynamic Data Modelling function. This senior role is responsible for driving the design, creation, and maintenance of data models that power critical analytics, regulatory, and operational objectives across the firm. The VP will collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors to ensure that data models are robust, scalable, and aligned with enterprise data governance standards. The ideal candidate will bring at least 7 years of experience in data modelling and data management, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, data-driven initiatives. Experience in modelling for financial securities reference data is a plus, but strong data modelling expertise in any domain is sufficient.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years in data modelling, ideally within large-scale organizations in the financial services industry.
• Proficiency in designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Experience with data governance tools, third-party data sources, and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and negotiate priorities.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and investment management is preferred.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, and data governance platforms is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field is required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees or certifications in data modelling, data architecture, or related disciplines.
• Experience with financial security reference data.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic vision for data modelling across the organization.
• Work closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders to ensure data models address current and future business needs.
• Advocate for the strategic importance of data modelling within BlackRock.
• Ensure that all data models comply with BlackRock's data governance framework.
• Establish and enforce robust data quality standards and governance policies.
• Oversee data health assessments related to model performance and reliability.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of data models—conceptual, logical, and physical.
• Drive effective coordination among product management, engineering, and business teams.
• Lead efforts to gather and document comprehensive business requirements for data modelling initiatives.
• Manage relationships with data and software vendors.
• Lead and foster collaboration among technical and non-technical teams.
• Provide leadership in diagnosing and resolving complex data model-related issues.
• Ensure that data governance controls are embedded throughout the modelling process.
• Advocate for and implement best practices in data modelling.

Benefits

• Strong retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree