Director, Data Product Owner & Data Modeling (HR / Finance / Client Domains)

About this role Director, Finance Data Product Owner BlackRock’s Cross-Functional Technology (CFT) team brings together BlackRock’s people, process, data and technology to establish scalable, AI-enabled platforms and the technology foundation underpinning the firm’s long-term growth strategy. CFT enables a unified, AI-first enterprise that simplifies decision-making and increases operational leverage. The Finance Data Product Owner reports to the Head of CFT Data and partners with senior finance executives, CFT Platform engineering and enterprise data leadership. The role leads the strategic direction for finance data products serving BlackRock’s global finance function. About This Role The Finance Data Product Owner will own the product vision, roadmap and operating model for finance data products within CFT. This leader is accountable for designing and maintaining the end-to-end finance data model and for moving the organization from bespoke, project-based data delivery toward standardized, governed, reusable data products. Key Responsibilities Own the finance data product strategy, roadmap and backlog; rationalize fragmented finance reporting and data demand into a coherent portfolio Define and manage the full finance data product lifecycle, establishing reusable, governed assets that support workflows, AI use cases and regulatory needs Design and maintain the end-to-end finance data model; drive data quality, lineage, ownership and governance routines Serve as the primary product interface between finance data stakeholders and technology teams, translating business needs into clear product requirements, data definitions and implementation plans Partner with CFT Platform and data engineering teams to implement pipelines, transformations, access patterns and distribution mechanisms Collaborate with CFT teams supporting Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance and Audit to promote consistent data product practices and cross-functional reuse Support adoption of enterprise data platforms, metadata/catalog standards and access controls Required Experience Strong understanding of finance data domains such as financial planning, management reporting, accounting or related corporate finance datasets Proven track record of defining data product strategy, roadmaps and prioritization frameworks and designing enterprise-grade data models with governance routines for quality, lineage, metadata and ownership Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes in large, matrixed enterprise environments Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage senior finance stakeholders, drive alignment across functions and translate complex, competing business needs into structured, executable product plans Experience leveraging AI to enable scalability and consistency, including automation, workflow standardization and improved knowledge sharing while maintaining ownership, governance, and reliability of outcomes Nice-to-Have Experience Experience in asset management, investment management or a complex global financial institution Familiarity with modern cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake), BI tools, metadata/catalog solutions and data quality tooling Experience leading an organization’s transition from report-centric delivery to product-oriented data delivery For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$215,000.00 - USD$275,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance. For PR2-Princeton - 1 University Square Drive Only the salary range for this position is USD$200,000.00 - USD$250,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance. 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. 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. 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