Vice President, Market Data Services

As a Relationship Manager within IDS, you will:

Serve as a trusted advisor to investment teams, Private Markets, Infrastructure, and other business stakeholders on market data, index solutions, and data strategy.

Develop strong internal partnerships across the organization to execute effective sourcing and negotiation strategies.

Build and manage strategic relationships with market data, index, pricing, ratings, and alternative data providers.

Lead negotiations of complex commercial agreements in partnership with Legal and business stakeholders, securing favorable commercial terms while mitigating risk to the firm.

Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives through market analysis, supplier consolidation, demand management, and process improvement opportunities.

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

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Vice President, Market Data Services – Relationship Manager

The Index & Data Solutions (IDS) team is responsible for the firm's index and market data strategy and the ongoing management of relationships with market data, index, pricing, ratings, and alternative data providers.

IDS delivers the industry expertise, strategic partnerships, and timely execution of solutions essential to the firm's growth.

We source market data and index solutions across the organization, govern market data spend, drive vendor risk management programs, and act as data stewards to help ensure compliance throughout the data lifecycle.

Our team partners closely with investment teams, Private Markets, Infrastructure, technology, legal, procurement, risk, and operational stakeholders to provide the right data solutions while optimizing commercial outcomes and managing risk.

We are seeking a Vice President, Market Data Services – Relationship Manager to join the Relationship Management team.

The Index & Data Solutions (IDS) team provides relationship management, operations management, and vendor risk management for all index and market data services used across the firm.

The team is organized into three core functions:

Relationship Management

Responsible for partnering with business stakeholders to align market data and index strategies with business objectives, while managing commercial relationships with strategic providers and identifying opportunities to optimize value and service delivery.

Operations Management

Responsible for onboarding and access requests, contract administration, chargeback reporting, invoice processing, governance support, and day-to-day service management.

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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