As an Associate Data Engineer at BlackRock Transformation Office, you will join a dynamic team of change professionals dedicated to driving strategic transformation within the firm. Your primary responsibilities include designing and maintaining Snowflake environments for data storage and analytics, developing automated data pipelines using tools like Fivetran, and ensuring robust data models that support business needs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in data governance, security, and performance optimization. The role requires strong SQL skills, proficiency in modern ETL/ELT tools, expertise in cloud services such as AWS or GCP, and experience in financial services or private markets. This position offers the opportunity to develop scalable data architectures that enhance BlackRock’s technological capabilities on a global scale.
Skills
Snowflake
Fivetran
dbt
SQL
Python
Java
Scala
AWS
Azure
GCP
ETL
ELT
data modeling
data governance
data security
CI/CD
What you'll do
Manage and maintain Snowflake databases, ensuring performance monitoring and cost optimization.
Design and develop automated data pipelines using Fivetran and other ETL tools for integration.
Implement robust data validation processes to ensure quality and reliability of integrated data.
Create logical and physical data models to support analytical needs of BlackRock stakeholders.
Optimize data models for query performance across large datasets in Snowflake environments.
Train end users on Snowflake capabilities, data access, and reporting tools effectively.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and deliver enhancements.
What we're looking for
Minimum 3-5 years of data engineering experience, including integration and optimization.
Proven expertise in designing and maintaining Snowflake data warehouses in production.
Strong SQL skills for querying, manipulation, and performance optimization.
Proficiency with modern ETL/ELT tools like Fivetran, dbt, ADF.
Expertise in relational and dimensional data modeling concepts.
Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data integration practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
Market check
Salary context
This
$132,500–$162,000
range sits above
32%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$125,430–$220,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$134,725–$211,200
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Blackrock
BlackRock is the world''s largest asset management firm, providing investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients through its Aladdin technology platform. Industry: Asset Management & Financial Services
Blackrock currently has
104 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$140,000–$195,000
across 101 roles with salary data.