Blackstone · 4 weeks ago
Blackstone Credit & Insurance(BXCI) - Asset Backed Data Operations - Senior Vice President
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and they are seeking a Data Governance/Data Operations leader with expertise in Asset-Backed Finance. The role involves owning the lifecycle of ABS data, establishing governance standards, and collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate and timely data for decision-making.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Operationalize Key Performance Indicators for Asset Backed Deals into our central data warehouse
Coordinate pricing and analytics feeds (Bloomberg/ICE/Markit, rating agency data, Intex) and align them with internal valuation and risk models
Run daily/weekly controls around asset-based finance deals
Orchestrate data pipelines and APIs between warehouse (Snowflake), analytics (Intex/quant libraries), accounting (Axiom/Clearwater), and reporting (Sigma/BI)
Implement control frameworks for ABS data (pre-/post-ingestion checks, anomaly detection, duplicate prevention, referential integrity)
Support insurer/statutory reporting (NAIC designations, SSAP 26R/43R data elements) and audit-readiness
Monitor covenant and performance triggers; produce surveillance dashboards (delinquencies, defaults, losses, CPR/CDR, CE levels, WAL, credit enhancement)
Deliver executive-ready KPIs on data quality, operational SLAs, and portfolio impacts; lead remediation programs for systemic data issues
Partner with PMs, research, and risk to deliver decision-ready ABS datasets for portfolio construction, hedging, and scenario analysis
Work with technology to implement scalable ETL, lineage, catalog, and data-access controls; coordinate with compliance/legal on data usage (including PII when applicable)
Interface with external trustees, servicers, rating agencies, and data vendors; manage vendor SLAs and change notifications (file formats, delivery schedules)
Build and mentor a high-performing ABS data ops/governance team; establish on-call coverage and incident response playbooks
Lead cross-functional projects (new deal onboarding, platform migrations, new vendor integrations) and manage timelines, testing, cutover, and post-implementation reviews
Promote data literacy across investment and operations teams; document standards and SOPs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in STEM, Finance, Business, Data Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred
12+ years in data governance/data operations, with 7+ years directly in ABS across multiple sectors (Auto, Consumer/Marketplace, Equipment, RMBS/CMBS, CLO)
Demonstrated ownership of ABS data pipelines, trustee/servicer integrations, waterfall inputs, and reconciliation processes at scale
SQL skills necessary
Hands-on experience with Snowflake (data warehousing), Sigma or similar BI, and Alation (catalog/lineage); familiarity with workflow/orchestration tools
Expertise with ABS analytics/data sources: Intex, Bloomberg, ICE/Markit, rating agency data (S&P, Moody's, Fitch, KBRA); experience integrating identifiers and factors
Deep understanding of ABS structures and mechanics: collateral stratification, waterfall priorities, enhancement/triggers (OC/IC), factor updates, servicing metrics, and trustee reporting
Familiarity with valuation and risk concepts (pricing sources, model validation, and sensitivity and scenario analysis)
Regulatory awareness relevant to buy-side ABS investors (e.g., Reg AB II data expectations, surveillance standards); audit and control requirements in a regulated environment
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Python skills preferred
Knowledge of accounting/reporting systems and GAAP/STAT considerations for ABS portfolios preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Discretionary bonuses
Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.
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Blackstone
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
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