> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1542534-director-investor-data-private-markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1542534-director-investor-data-private-markets). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Investor Data, Private Markets - **Company:** BlackRock, Inc. - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £60,989.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Governance, Power BI, Remote Infrastructure Management, Data Management - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5768188858 ## About the Role You are a good fit if * At least 10-15 years of relevant experience in data/financial data services/alternative assets * Shown ability to build a function from scratch * Ability to craft, build, manage project, and report on quality holistically * Consistent record in performance management and building high-performing teams * Experience in people and project management, including remote management * Strong operational management skills in a data organization, with attention to detail * Hands-on, motivational, and entrepreneurial leadership style * Strategic and critical thinking skills for developing and improving quality processes * Experience with change management in quality and training processes * Strong time management and prioritization skills * Excellent communication skills and experience working with high-level executives * Proficiency in English for business purposes * Minimum of a Bachelors Degree * Knowledge of business intelligence systems like Power BI/Metabase ## Description This is a leadership role in our Investor Data team. This role will oversee and manage Preqin's Investor dataset in EMEA region, which includes ensuring the coverage of the alternative assets industry is accurate, timely and comprehensive. The individual will act as a dataset authority, driving innovation across the data lifecycle through latest technologies, building scalable quality frameworks and leading high-performing global teams. Success depends on deep collaboration with our product and sales teams to understand client requirements as well as strong people leadership and operational excellence., * Ensure data collected by the team is of high quality and comprehensive and meets client expectations * Implement practices to improve quality measurement and feedback processes * Collaborate with product teams and data governance units to align methodologies * Act as an authority on the dataset, providing support for internal and external collaborators * Look for ways to optimize operations and find new opportunities to upskill team bringing efficiencies * Lead the day-to-day development of the team, ensuring effective training, adherence to protocols, and maintaining team motivation * Build exclusive global investor data collection strategies to strengthen the depth, breadth, and differentiation of the our investor dataset ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in The UK: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/186-best-companies-to-work-for-in-the-uk-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette)