Data Engineer, VP

Locations: London, United Kingdom

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Overview of Technology roles

At BlackRock, technology has always been at the core of what we do – and today, our technologists continue to shape the future of the industry with their innovative work. We are not only curious but also collaborative and eager to embrace experimentation as a means to solve complex challenges. Here you’ll find an environment that promotes working across teams, businesses, regions and specialties – and a firm committed to supporting your growth as a technologist through curated learning opportunities, tech-specific career paths, and access to experts and leaders around the world.

Job description

About this role

This senior leadership position sits within Preqin’s Data Engineering/BI team, at the heart of our mission to revolutionise private markets data and technology. As Vice President, you will report directly to the Director and play a pivotal role in building and scaling our data infrastructure and analytics capabilities.

You will combine deep technical expertise with strong business-facing skills, ensuring our data solutions are robust, innovative, and closely aligned with organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership across Preqin’s Data Engineering/BI team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Architect and oversee the development of scalable, reliable data pipelines and analytics platforms, with a strong focus on Snowflake, SQL, and Python.

Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into actionable data initiatives, ensuring alignment with Preqin’s and BlackRock’s broader vision.

Champion best practices in data management, governance, and security, leveraging automation, cloud technologies, and modern engineering principles.

Drive the adoption of advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions, integrating technical innovation with business value.

Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication of technical concepts and data-driven strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Oversee project delivery, prioritising work based on business impact and data-driven insights.

Promote a collaborative environment, bridging the gap between technical and business teams.

About You

Proven experience in a senior data leadership or principal technical role, with hands-on expertise in Snowflake, SQL, and Python.

Strong track record of working with data engineers and BI analysts.

Deep understanding of data architecture, pipeline design (preferrably DBT), and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS preferred).

Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience in business analysis, stakeholder management, and translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach and a passion for innovation.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing long-term vision with immediate business needs.

Prior experience with AI/ML projects, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform), and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Nice to Have

Experience with global teams and multi-language environments.

Exposure to Kubernetes and advanced observability practices.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.

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BlackRock Principles

We look to hire people that will embody our BlackRock Principles:

We are a fiduciary to our clients.

This is the bedrock of our identity; it reflects our integrity and the unbiased advice we give our clients.
We are One BlackRock.

We work collaboratively to create the best outcomes for our clients, our firm and the communities where we operate.
We are passionate about performance.

We are relentless in innovating and finding better ways to serve our clients and improve our firm.
We take emotional ownership.

We have a deep sense of responsibility to our clients and to each other.
We are committed to a better future.

We are long-term thinkers, focused on helping people build a better tomorrow.

Career path

We recognize that our technologists benefit from a tailored approach to navigating and advancing their careers in the ways they envision. Our tech career paths are specifically built to support vertical and horizontal trajectories – including Enterprise Leadership (team manager) and Tech Leadership (individual contributor) ‘tracks’ as well as various other career moves.

Engineer I (Analyst)
Engineer II/III (Associate)
Senior Engineer I/II (Vice President)
Lead Engineer
(Vice President)

Engineering Team Manager
(Vice President)
Principal/Sr. Principal
Engineer (Director)

Engineering Team Director/ Sr. Engineering Team Director
Managing Director

Managing Director
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Benefits

We care about your overall well-being and design our benefits package to support you in various aspects of your life.

Financial well-being

We offer resources designed to help you build a sound financial future for you and your family, like retirement savings plans and tuition reimbursement.
Pay for performance

Our pay-for-performance philosophy includes a base salary and a discretionary annual bonus.
Physical well-being

Our healthcare plans and resources help you focus on your physical health, so you and your family can feel your best.
Emotional well-being

We support our people's mental health and emotional well-being by providing access to an Employee Assistance Program and a network of Mental Health Ambassadors.
Life management

You'll be able to focus on moments that are important to you with benefits designed to support life in and outside of work with Flexible Time Off, parental leave and more.