Job description

About this role

This role sits within Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Preqin plays a key role in how we are revolutionizing private markets data and technology for clients globally, complementing our existing Aladdin technology platform to deliver investment solutions for the whole portfolio.

The Data Management team is responsible for ensuring that Preqin’s coverage of the alternative assets industry is accurate, up to date and comprehensive. As a Data Management Associate, your primary focus will be on the data processing and quality assurance of public data. You will report into the Data Management Lead, and work in close collaboration with a global team of data management specialists to research, analyze, and curate public data delivered to Preqin’s clients

Role Responsibilities

• Acquire, update and maintain high-quality alternatives data using various internal tools and software

• Conduct in-depth web-based research to collect data relating to firm, fund, and transaction activity in the alternative asset universe

• Update Preqin’s databases with key financial information, statistics, and analysis on which our clients depend on • Work on complex data projects related to data quality, process re-engineering and workflow optimization

• Develop subject matter expertise to enhance our data offering to clients

• Work with stakeholders across various business units to further develop our data product offering

Experience Required

• You have a Bachelors’ Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Engineering

• You have 6 months of relevant experience. • You have a keen interest in finance and knowledge of financial markets

• You are fluent in English and have excellent writing and communication skills

• You have experience using Microsoft tools such as Excel, Sharepoint, and Office 365

• An interest and understanding of the alternative assets industry

• Experience with MS Power Automate/VBA/Python/SQL

• Knowledge of data visualization tools like PowerBI/Qlik/Tableau

• Prior exposure to project management and stakeholder management responsibilities