Managing Director, Global Head of Derived Data

About this role

Team Description

Preqin, a part of BlackRock, plays a critical role in transforming private markets data, benchmarks, and analytics for clients globally. The Benchmarks & Indices team is responsible for developing and scaling benchmark and index capabilities across private equity, private credit, real assets, and hedge funds. Working closely with Product, Technology, Aladdin, eFront, Index Services, and client-facing teams, the organization helps embed private markets intelligence directly into investment workflows, enabling institutional investors to make more informed decisions with speed, confidence, and precision.

Why is your role important?

This role is responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and operating model for one of Preqin's most strategic data franchises. As the MD, Global Head of Derived Data, you will be accountable for Preqin’s benchmark and index datasets and drive overall data quality across Preqin data. You will also partner closely with Product, Technology, and Client teams to deliver market-leading data solutions and data customer services. This role would encompass leadership and strategic direction over Preqin’s benchmarks and indices, covering fund-level benchmarks, asset-level indices, and next-generation benchmark products developed in partnership with Aladdin, eFront and BlackRock Index Services.

As a senior leader, you will influence enterprise priorities, lead a global function, and help shape the future of private markets intelligence. You will also serve as Head of the BlackRock Bangalore office, responsible for site leadership and organizational capability building.

Key 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 embrace the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies while challenging outcomes. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities:
• Set and execute the global strategy for Client & Benchmarks Data, aligned to BlackRock's private markets and technology priorities.
• Define the long-term vision for client intelligence, benchmark data, and analytics capabilities.
• Provide executive oversight of data quality, governance, coverage, and scalability.
• Lead and manage leaders, develop a global organization, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and client focus.
• Partner with Product, Technology, Index services teams to drive client value, adoption, and growth.
• Champion data modernization, AI-enabled capabilities, and operational excellence to improve efficiency and scale.
• Represent the organization in executive forums, strategic initiatives, and key client engagements.
• Ensure strong risk management, governance, and controls appropriate for a global institutional data business.
• The role extends beyond functional leadership to encompass enterprise responsibility across a wider stakeholder group, with a mandate to develop and execute talent strategies, cultivate future leaders, and act as a visible ambassador of the firm's culture and leadership principles.

What are we looking for?
• 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, lead to change and drive positive outcomes through transformation and innovation
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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.

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, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.