The Operations Management team handles requests for new or changed access to services, chargeback reporting, contract administration, market data invoice processing and general inquiry handling for index and market data services.

The Vendor Risk Management function ensures that initial due diligence is performed for all new vendors and that ongoing performance management is performed regularly to limit risk to the firm while ensuring the satisfactory delivery of service by our providers.

Manage BlackRock's exchange data provider relationships globally.

Partner with BlackRock legal in the negotiation of market data agreements to attain preferred terms and mitigate business risk.

Provide subject matter expertise by interpreting and clearly commuicating contractual requirements to stakeholders utilizing exchange data.

Responsibility for coordinating and responding to exchange and data provider audits.

Build and maintain constructive working relationships with internal teams

Track and communicate exchange and market data industry trends and intelligence impacting BlackRock to the IDS Team and internal stakeholders.

Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience;

Strong experience negotiating market data contracts;

Extensive knowledge of exchange data use policies and experience with data provider audits required;

Strong analytical skills to evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and deliver high-quality work product;

Must be a self-starter, organized, diligent, proactive, extremely detail oriented and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously;

Must be able to work autonomously and build strong relationships with internal clients and external data providers;

Ability to effectively communicate requirements and perspetive/analysis to internal stakeholders and provide recommended solutions;

Strong excel and powerpoint skills;

Experience with DACS and market data inventory systems such as MDM or FITS.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$110,000.00 - USD$140,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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 Princeton, NJ, Boston, MA and Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$95,000.00 - USD$127,500.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, 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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.