Description
Preqin, a part of BlackRock, is seeking a Managing Director, Global Head of Derived Data to lead the development and scaling of benchmark and index capabilities across private equity, private credit, real assets, and hedge funds.
The successful candidate will set the vision, strategy, and operating model for one of Preqin's most strategic data franchises, driving overall data quality across Preqin data. They will partner closely with Product, Technology, and Client teams to deliver market-leading data solutions and data customer services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Setting and executing the global strategy for Client & Benchmarks Data, aligned to BlackRock's private markets and technology priorities
- Defining the long-term vision for client intelligence, benchmark data, and analytics capabilities
- Providing executive oversight of data quality, governance, coverage, and scalability
- Leading and managing leaders, developing a global organization, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and client focus
- Partnering with Product, Technology, Index services teams to drive client value, adoption, and growth
- Championing data modernization, AI-enabled capabilities, and operational excellence to improve efficiency and scale
- Representing the organization in executive forums, strategic initiatives, and key client engagements
- Ensuring strong risk management, governance, and controls appropriate for a global institutional data business
The ideal candidate will have:
- 20+ years of experience in financial data, private markets, benchmarks, analytics, or related data businesses
- Proven track record leading large-scale global data organizations and senior leadership teams
- Deep understanding of private markets, institutional investors, and data-driven products
- Strong strategic, commercial, and operational leadership capabilities
- Experience partnering across Product, Technology, Client, and Commercial functions, leading to change and driving positive outcomes through transformation and innovation
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
BlackRock offers a range of benefits, including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).
The company operates a hybrid work model, requiring employees to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.