Veterans Transition Program-Vice President - Data Governance

About this role Veterans Transition Program-Vice President Data Governance We recognize that veterans bring a unique and valued perspective to BlackRock thanks to their extraordinary backgrounds and experiences. The Veterans Transition Program is designed to support veterans in making the transition from military life to the civilian workforce. The Program offers participants the opportunity to work at the world’s largest asset manager for six months. On completion of the Program, successful participants will be offered permanent employment at BlackRock. Over the course of the Program, participants will: Join teams and have an immediate impact; Immerse themselves in the work of their teams; Gain an understanding of how BlackRock serves its clients; Be supported through training and mentorship; Get exposure to senior leaders; Participate in social and networking opportunities. Program Structure: The program begins with an orientation where you’ll learn about BlackRock’s principles, mission, purpose, and culture. You’ll learn about the asset management industry and get an in-depth look at how BlackRock serves its clients. Following orientation, you’ll join your team and gain insights into the day-to-day life of an Associate as you develop subject-matter expertise through on-the-job learning and our industry-leading technology, Aladdin. Job Description BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares ETFs. Role Brief The Aladdin Data Governance Office is responsible for ensuring the data needs within BlackRock and the clients of BlackRock Solutions are fulfilled with well governed complete, accurate and timely data, along with enabling opportunities to commercialize the firm’s data. As a Vice President of Data Governance, you will support a growing area in a dynamic and challenging environment. Job Responsibilities Support the firmwide rollout and execution of the Critical Investment Data (CID) Governance Policy, coordinating across federated COOs, delegates, data stewards, and data product owners to ensure all businesses register, document, and govern their datasets consistently and end-to-end. Partner with COOs, delegates, and data owners to activate BlackRock’s Data Strategy and implement governance policies, standards, and operating models with consistent adoption across the data lifecycle. Build strong, influential relationships across the federated data governance network, aligning priorities, encouraging knowledge sharing and driving sustained execution across the firm. Run firmwide and federated data governance forums and working groups to review policy activation, dataset compliance, issues, risks, and platform/tool requirements, driving clear actions and accountability. Support the deployment of governance capabilities, data taxonomy and tools across federated groups. Facilitate cross-business collaboration and knowledge-sharing . Guide federated groups in data profiling, dataset creation, and governance standards. Collect and report governance metrics for senior leadership. Develop and deliver training programs. Work with diverse teams to drive measurable business impact. Qualifications / Requirements 8–10 years of experience in data governance, enterprise data management, or enterprise technology. Strong communication and relationship-building skills . Deep experience in enterprise-scale data governance execution. Ability to influence senior stakeholders. Understanding of financial markets and investment workflows. Hands-on experience with SQL/Python and data governance tools. Experience implementing data policies and standards. Experience rolling out data tools at scale . Ability to synthesize governance metrics and create executive reporting. Strong problem-solving skills. Experience with large-scale data programs. Ability to work in fast-paced environments. Experience with Agile and data platforms . Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Where will I be based? This role will be based in our New York, New York Office Program Eligibility: Minimum of 2 years of Active Uniformed service Bachelor’s degree obtained pre- or post-military service Open to all U.S. Veterans, regardless of rank or branch of service Must be able to commence employment in October 2026 Application Deadline: July 27, 2026 For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$140,000.00 - USD$200,000.00 . 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. 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 . We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube , X , and TikTok . BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement . BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email . All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy . 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