Data Steward - Associate OR VP
Added 9 Oct · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3544 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 42% sure that is the right code. BlackRock is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3544 (Data analysts) · 42% match
- Possible 3133 (Database administrators and web content technicians) · 23% match
- Possible 2482 (Quality assurance and regulatory professionals) · 13% match
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3544 Data analysts Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3133 Database administrators and web content technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Also possible | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About This Role
Your team
We are building a new organization within Aladdin Data: the BlackRock Data Office, focused on enabling trusted, reusable and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready data across Technology & Operations.
The BlackRock Data Office serves as the central team responsible for accelerating how data is onboarded, governed, managed and consumed through the firm's Data Marketplace. Working closely with domain teams, engineers, product teams and business stakeholders, the team establishes scalable stewardship, governance and data product practices that enable data to be managed as a strategic enterprise asset. The organization plays a critical role in delivering trusted, discoverable and reusable data that supports operational excellence, analytics and AI innovation.
Your role and impact
We are seeking a Data Steward to help establish and scale data stewardship across Technology & Operations. In this role, you will drive data ownership, governance, quality and accountability across strategic data domains, helping ensure that data is trusted, discoverable, reusable and fit for operational, analytical and AI-driven use cases.
You will work across business and technology teams to strengthen governance practices, improve data quality and advance data product adoption. Your contributions will help enable trusted, well-governed data products that support enterprise decision-making, operational processes and the firm's long-term AI strategy.
Your Responsibilities
In every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:
Your team
We are building a new organization within Aladdin Data: the BlackRock Data Office, focused on enabling trusted, reusable and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready data across Technology & Operations.
The BlackRock Data Office serves as the central team responsible for accelerating how data is onboarded, governed, managed and consumed through the firm's Data Marketplace. Working closely with domain teams, engineers, product teams and business stakeholders, the team establishes scalable stewardship, governance and data product practices that enable data to be managed as a strategic enterprise asset. The organization plays a critical role in delivering trusted, discoverable and reusable data that supports operational excellence, analytics and AI innovation.
Your role and impact
We are seeking a Data Steward to help establish and scale data stewardship across Technology & Operations. In this role, you will drive data ownership, governance, quality and accountability across strategic data domains, helping ensure that data is trusted, discoverable, reusable and fit for operational, analytical and AI-driven use cases.
You will work across business and technology teams to strengthen governance practices, improve data quality and advance data product adoption. Your contributions will help enable trusted, well-governed data products that support enterprise decision-making, operational processes and the firm's long-term AI strategy.
Your Responsibilities
In every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:
- Partner with business, product and engineering teams to establish data ownership, accountability and governance standards while driving adoption of metadata, lineage, data quality and data product practices across Technology & Operations.
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- Proven ability to apply data stewardship, governance, data management, data quality and data product practices in complex enterprise environments, supported by relevant academic or professional credentials.
- Ability to apply data governance, stewardship, lineage, metadata management and modern data operating models to support enterprise data and analytics platforms.
- Demonstrated success partnering with stakeholders to promote data ownership, accountability and governance practices across business and technology teams.
- Ability to analyze, validate and troubleshoot data using enterprise data catalogs, metadata and lineage platforms, modern cloud data ecosystems, database technologies and SQL.
- Knowledge of financial services data, regulatory environments and one or more business domains such as trading, accounting, reference and market data, investment operations, risk and analytics, regulatory and compliance, sustainability, corporate data or private markets.
- Strong organizational, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technology functions.
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
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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.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At 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 guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
About BlackRock
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics a
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At 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 guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
About BlackRock
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics a
t law.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Data analysts (SOC 3544) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~80k in sampleSOC 3544
- Middle half £32,292–48,568
- Median £38,948
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. BlackRock holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3544 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.