Director, Data Benchmarks

This role sits withinPreqin, a part of BlackRock. Preqin plays a critical role in how we are transforming private markets data and technology for clients globally, complementing BlackRock’sAladdin platformto deliver investment solutions for thewhole portfolio.

You will be joining the world’s leading data and insights provider for thealternativesindustry. We empower the global investment community with comprehensive, trusted data and analytics so they can make better decisions with speed, confidence, and precision. As part of BlackRock, Preqin is scaling its impact by embedding privatemarketsdata, benchmarks, and indices directly into investment workflows across Aladdin,eFront, and client platforms.

Job Overview

This is aleadership rolewithin Preqin Data, responsible forowning and scalingPreqin’sBenchmarks & Indices datasetsacross private markets.

The Director, Benchmarks & Indices Data will haveend-to-endaccountabilityfor thequality, coverage,methodologysupport, and operational excellenceofPreqin’sbenchmark and index data—spanning fund levelbenchmarks, asset levelindices, private credit indices (including BDCs), and next generationbenchmark productsdeveloped in partnership with Aladdin andeFront.

This role sits at the intersection ofdata, product, analytics, and platform integration, and will work closely withPreqin Product, Aladdin Data,eFrontInsight, Index Services, and client facingteamsto ensure Preqin benchmarks are institution grade, scalable, and deeply embedded in BlackRock’s ecosystem.

A core responsibility of this role is tobuild, lead, and develop a high performingglobal teamwith deep domainexpertise, strong operational rigor, and a client centricmindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end quality, coverage, and integrity ofPreqin’sbenchmarks and indices datasets.

• Partner with Product andDatateams to operationalize benchmark and index methodologies at scale, with strong governance and documentation.

• Ensure datasets are institution‑grade, supporting analytics, reporting, and index construction use cases.

• Lead integration of benchmark and index data into Aladdin,eFront, and enterprise data platforms.

• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing global team with strong domainexpertiseand accountability.

• Act as a senior point of contact for internal stakeholders, including executive leadership and client‑facing teams.

• In addition, the role involves innovating and implementing processes to improve overall datalifecycle.A core responsibility is the management and development of a high-performing team that collaborates with business units and understands client requirements to achieve outstanding results.

You are a good fit if

• 12–15+ years of experience in financial data, benchmarks, indices, private markets, or related analytical data businesses.

• Proven experience building and scaling complex datasets in an institutional environment.

• Strong people leadershiptrack record, including managing and developing global teams.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a fast‑growing, integrated platform environment.

• Experience working cross‑functionally with Product, Engineering, and Analytics teams.

• Excellent communication skills and comfort engaging with senior stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degreerequired; advanced degree a plus.

• Familiarity with BI and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI,Metabase) is beneficial.