Description
About this role
BlackRock is seeking a Director, Head of Asset Level Analytics to lead the buildout of front-office capabilities to support deal & asset level analysis for corporate and asset-based underlying. This role will be part of the Private Markets Analytics Product team, which is focused on building the premier private markets analytics platform to support BlackRock's 2030 strategy.
The ideal candidate will combine a credit analytics background, including a strong understanding of the private credit business context and resulting use-cases, with horizontal leadership and coordination skills to bring multiple groups together. They will also need excellent problem-solving skills that bridge technical and organizational aspects to move forward at pace.
Key Responsibilities
- Set Product strategy: drive asset level analytics product strategy, leveraging a deep understanding of client needs (BlackRock risk and investment teams focused on Private credit, Asset-based Finance, Infrastructure) as well as growing number of Aladdin clients that are leveraging Private Credit investment book of record functionality.
- Lead Analytics Product Delivery: coordinate analytics delivery across the Aladdin value-chain to ensure quality end user experience – from data to models to analytics factory to APIs / UX, connecting people across Product, Engineering and Data organizations within Aladdin.
- Team development: lead a broad virtual team focused on asset level analytics – across many teams within Aladdin helping embed the deal level mindset and language to connect better with end-users in this space.
- Stakeholder engagement: build strong relationships across BlackRock teams, with particular focus on PFS, RQA, PMG and GIP.
Required Skills
- Industry experience: 10+ years of experience in credit with material exposure to unlisted credit (e.g. private credit underwriting, credit agency, bank lending, credit risk advisory).
- Horizontal leadership: demonstrated ability to lead across multiple verticals and matrixed organization structures, connecting BlackRock investment teams, client-facing teams as well as Product, Engineering and Data teams across Aladdin.
- Critical thinking and problem solving: ability frame problems and to define path forward in the absence of an industry standard.
- Communication skills: demonstrated ability to simplify complex problems and crystallize proposed solutions in writing is critical given the number of teams involved and complexity of the content.
- Client-delivery orientation: ability to listen and fully understand client needs (starting with BlackRock) is critical, to ensure the solutions designed are geared towards delightful client experience with analytics.
- AI proficiency: hands-on comfort using AI tools (e.g., prompt-based research, synthesis, data exploration – with awareness of AI limitations) and prompt engineering fundamentals (ability to create, test, iterate, and evaluate prompts/workflows to achieve consistent outputs).
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- CFA or CAIA qualification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and advanced degree preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Prior exposure to private markets investment technology platforms (e.g. Aladdin/eFront, Chronograph, BlackMountain) preferred.
Our benefits
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.
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.