About this role

This role sits within Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Preqin plays a key role in how we are revolutionizing private markets data and technology for clients globally, complementing our existing Aladdin technology platform to deliver investment solutions for the whole portfolio.

The Private Markets Data Engineering team is a cross-functional team in Aladdin Data, responsible for innovating and revolutionizing the way in which we acquire, manage, and distribute Private Markets data using the latest technologies.

We are currently seeking a Product Manager to join the team to lead on Private Markets Data Acquisition initiatives. As part of your remit, you will work directly with a multi-disciplinary team, and you will lead a platform that harnesses the power of automation, machine learning, AI and latest technologies to transform the way that our data teams acquire and extract data from public sources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver product to automate the acquisition of Private Markets data using latest technologies and AI tools

• Deeply understand the needs and workflows of our internal customers, running product discovery to identify their biggest problems and working out the right solutions to address them

• Define the outcomes we want, and the right product metrics to tell us if we are achieving them

• Identify the largest opportunities for the team, and develop a roadmap to achieve those opportunities

• Build iteratively, continuously incorporating stakeholder feedback to evolve and refine the product

• Serve as subject matter expert and partner with business to translate problems into detailed requirements

• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, business SMEs, and other Product Managers to align on problems, develop solutions, and demonstrate great execution to turn ideas and goals into products

• Work closely with leadership across Aladdin to define our strategic goals and identify how best to deliver on them

• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers and leverage this network for continuous discovery and product evolution

• Lead a team of Product Managers responsible for delivering products for Private Markets Data Acquisition

• Mentor Product Managers in the wider Private Markets Data Engineering team

• Track-record of delivering data-driven products and products that leverage AI, as well as leading on product strategy and implementation.

• Strong background in evolving a technology product vision, consulting on the product, and leading requirements gathering, design, and implementation

• Proven expertise in discovery and problem definition, with the ability to combine quantitative and qualitative insights to drive towards the vision and target outcomes

• Preferred experience in building a data acquisition system in financial markets and working in large enterprise environments

• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team

• Self-motivated with the capacity to navigate ambiguity and take initiative in uncertain situations

• Relentless focus on precision and accuracy in all aspects of work

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to analyze datasets and derive meaningful insights for product development

• Exposure to technology (e.g., SQL, Python), and experience working with developers, and in a leadership role

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