SMD, Chief Data Officer - Blackstone Technology & Innovations

Blackstone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonuses

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, seeks a leader to own and drive the firm’s global data strategy and governance program. You will design a hub-and-spoke operating model, define ownership and governance structures, and ensure data quality and lineage across regions.

You will partner with leadership to embed data governance into operations, oversee a network of data stewards, and influence executive decisions through standardized policies and controls.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or information strategy.
• At least 5 years in a global leadership role within financial services, asset management, or private equity.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders to drive adoption of enterprise data policies.
• Experience leading cross-functional and cross-regional teams in a matrixed global environment.

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and execute the firm’s global data strategy to leverage data as an asset for decisions.
• Design a global hub-and-spoke data operating model with central governance and data stewards.
• Establish data ownership structures with defined roles and governance councils.
• Lead enterprise-wide data management framework implementation across jurisdictions.
• Embed governance practices into business operations and decision-making processes.

Skills

Data governance

Global leadership

Cross-regional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Responsibilities

GLOBAL DATA STRATEGY & OPERATING MODEL

• Define, own, and execute the firm’s global data strategy to leverage data as an asset to make better investment decisions and operate the firm more effectively.
• Design and implement a global hub-and-spoke data operating model, with a central governance function providing oversight, standards, and coordination, and embedded data stewards within business and corporate groups managing data quality and production.
• Establish clear data ownership and accountability structures, with defined roles for data owners, data stewards, and governance councils.
• Lead the implementation of an enterprise-wide data management framework, ensuring consistent processes for data collection, maintenance, and usage across jurisdictions.
• Partner with global and regional leadership to embed data governance practices into business operations and decision-making processes

DATA GOVERNANCE & STEWARDSHIP

• Define and maintain global data taxonomies, dictionaries, and metadata standards to drive consistency and interoperability across regions and systems.
• Oversee the global network of data stewards, ensuring they have the authority, tools, and support needed to maintain data quality and integrity in their respective areas.
• Work in alignment with the Engineering organization to ensure that governance requirements, data flows, lineage, and quality rules are embedded into the firm’s data platforms and architectures. DATA QUALITY, LINEAGE & CONTROLS
• Develop and oversee global data quality standards, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure full data lineage and traceability for critical data elements across systems, from source to report.
• Partner with operational and technology risk teams to ensure effective data control environments across all business and regulatory reporting processes.

LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION

• Serve as the global authority on data governance, advising executive leadership and the board on data strategy, risks, and opportunities.
• Promote a global culture of data accountability, literacy, and transparency, ensuring all employees understand their role in maintaining data integrity.
• Represent the firm externally with industry working groups, and data governance organizations to influence best practices and benchmark maturity.
• Define and maintain global data taxonomies, dictionaries, and metadata standards to drive consistency and interoperability across regions and systems.
• Oversee the global network of data stewards, ensuring they have the authority, tools, and support needed to maintain data quality and integrity in their respective areas.
• Work in alignment with the Engineering organization to ensure that governance requirements, data flows, lineage, and quality rules are embedded into the firm’s data platforms and architectures.

DATA QUALITY, LINEAGE & CONTROLS

• Develop and oversee global data quality standards, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure full data lineage and traceability for critical data elements across systems, from source to report.
• Partner with operational and technology risk teams to ensure effective data control environments across all business and regulatory reporting processes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or information strategy, with at least 5 years in a global leadership role within financial services, asset management, or private equity.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing enterprise data operating models and governance frameworks across multiple regions and business lines.
• Proven ability to influence senior business and technology stakeholders to drive alignment and adoption of enterprise data policies.
• Experience leading cross-functional and cross-regional teams in a matrixed global environment.

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The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

$300,000 - $350,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual’s experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

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• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

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