Private Markets Data Extraction, Aladdin Data, Director Job in Blackrock

Private Markets Data Extraction, Aladdin Data Director

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Team: Data Science
Company: BlackRock

About the Role

We are seeking a tech-savvy leader to head our Private Markets Data Extraction team within the Aladdin Data group. This role involves driving the strategic direction of data initiatives by leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Large Language Models, AI Orchestration Frameworks (e.g., LangChain), Spring, GIT/ADO, Solr, Cassandra, and more.

You will work closely with Data, Product, and Technology teams to ensure our data products exceed client expectations in quality and scope, while gaining deep exposure to finance domains such as risk management, valuations, and operations.

What You ll Do

• Develop strategies for automated extraction of data from semi-structured and unstructured sources (e.g., regulatory documents) to build scalable, reusable pipelines.
• Architect and build extensible data ingestion and extraction platforms accessible to internal teams and customers.
• Own technical architecture, design principles, and application governance.
• Manage diverse, global teams of engineers, data scientists, and other tech professionals.
• Collaborate with cross-office and international teams.
• Provide expert technical guidance on software design and implementation.
• Mentor and support career growth for junior team members.

What You Need

• B.S. / M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of professional experience with proven leadership.
• Strong ability to communicate technical strategies clearly.
• Hands-on experience with Java and Python, object-oriented programming.
• Experience designing/building APIs and microservices.
• Expertise with open-source technologies: Spring/SpringBoot, Apache Solr, Protocol Buffers, LangChain, Docker.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Apache Cassandra).
• Agile team experience with strong problem-solving and rapid learning capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Good to Have

• Cloud-native development experience (Kubernetes, Docker) and Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with Apache Kafka or other pub-sub frameworks.
• Experience with Large Language Models (OpenAI LLMs), AI app frameworks, vector databases, NLP.
• Finance and financial services domain expertise.

Benefits & Work Model

• Comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, healthcare, family support, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Hybrid work: typically 4 days in-office, 1 day remote with some flexibility depending on business needs.
• Collaborative culture fostering learning and innovation.

About BlackRock

BlackRock s mission is to help more people experience financial well-being globally. We invest in our employees to create a welcoming, valued, and supportive environment that encourages growth and impact.