Analyst, Business Intelligence (NE)

About this role

This role sits within our teams at Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Acquired by BlackRock in 2025, Preqin is a premier private markets data and analytics provider, complementingour existing Aladdin technology platform to deliver investment solutions for the whole portfolio.

Job Overview  

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: 

• You have a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business or Engineering

• 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

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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