Director of Product - Middle and Back Office Data
Added 17 Oct · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
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Salary
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£56,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2440 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 32% 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 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals) · 32% match
- Possible 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) · 26% match
- Possible 1137 (Information technology directors) · 12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Most likely code | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
1137 Information technology directors Also possible | £60,200 | £68,800 | £77,400 | £86,000 |
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
Data is at the heart of Aladdin, and the ability to acquire, govern, analyse and derive insights from data is increasingly a key differentiator for BlackRock and our clients. Aladdin Data is responsible for the firm’s data ecosystem, helping ensure data can be discovered, trusted, accessed and used effectively across investment, operations, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and client solutions.
Our mission is to build and operate the capabilities, governance and workflows that enable data producers and consumers across BlackRock to efficiently share and leverage high-quality data at scale. The team delivers trusted data products and services, enables producers to publish and distribute data through a scalable marketplace, provides well-governed data for AI and analytics, and establishes common standards, tooling and reusable services that help teams focus on business value rather than bespoke data infrastructure.
Your role and impact
We are building the BlackRock Data Office within Aladdin Data to enable trusted, reusable and AI-ready data across Technology and Operations through the firm’s Data Marketplace.
As Data Product Director, you will help define, deliver and drive adoption of marketplace capabilities spanning onboarding, governance, stewardship, discovery, access, quality and reusable data products. You will connect user and governance needs with product strategy and delivery, helping create scalable capabilities that make high-quality data easier to publish, discover, trust and reuse across the organisation.
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
Data is at the heart of Aladdin, and the ability to acquire, govern, analyse and derive insights from data is increasingly a key differentiator for BlackRock and our clients. Aladdin Data is responsible for the firm’s data ecosystem, helping ensure data can be discovered, trusted, accessed and used effectively across investment, operations, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and client solutions.
Our mission is to build and operate the capabilities, governance and workflows that enable data producers and consumers across BlackRock to efficiently share and leverage high-quality data at scale. The team delivers trusted data products and services, enables producers to publish and distribute data through a scalable marketplace, provides well-governed data for AI and analytics, and establishes common standards, tooling and reusable services that help teams focus on business value rather than bespoke data infrastructure.
Your role and impact
We are building the BlackRock Data Office within Aladdin Data to enable trusted, reusable and AI-ready data across Technology and Operations through the firm’s Data Marketplace.
As Data Product Director, you will help define, deliver and drive adoption of marketplace capabilities spanning onboarding, governance, stewardship, discovery, access, quality and reusable data products. You will connect user and governance needs with product strategy and delivery, helping create scalable capabilities that make high-quality data easier to publish, discover, trust and reuse across the organisation.
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:
- Product strategy and roadmap: Define and execute the long-term vision, strategy and multi-year roadmap for the Data Marketplace and enterprise data product ecosystem.
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- Bachelor’s degree in a technology, data, business or related discipline, with demonstrated depth of experience in Product Management, Data Product Management, Data Governance or a related discipline.
- Experience delivering, building or scaling enterprise data capabilities, including data marketplaces, data catalogues, governance, stewardship or enterprise data platforms.
- Proven ability to define roadmaps, manage priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives, including large-scale data transformation, modernisation or platform adoption.
- Experience working with Agile methodologies and product management tooling.
- Excellent communication, presentation and executive stakeholder management skills.
- Extensive experience in asset management, capital markets, investment operations or financial services, with domain expertise spanning one or more relevant areas such as trading, accounting and performance, asset servicing, market and reference data, risk and analytics, regulatory reporting, sustainability, private markets or enterprise 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
Business and financial project management professionals (SOC 2440) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~314k in sampleSOC 2440
- Middle half £45,968–76,128
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £56,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £39,500–50,800
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2440 going rate of £56,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.