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.
You will be involved in primary research and responsible for getting in touch with fund managers based in the Asia Pacific region to establish relationships and acquire valuable proprietary information. This information consists of investment activities and preferences, fundraising and performance. This is an outstanding research role, requiring a sales-like attitude to unlock research relationships across the region. The role includes handling data inquiries, quality assurance, data monitoring for consistency and client engagement regarding our Preqin Pro platform.
What you’ll be doing:
- Proactively communicating and building relationships with key professionals of all levels within the alternative assets industry to acquire valuable proprietary information on past, and future investment activities including historic performance
- Holding regular face to face meetings with APAC-based fund managers to gain fundraising and performance data and working actively alongside the APAC sales team to build research relationships with fund managers and other key regional associations
- Updating Preqin’s online database with key financial information, statistics and analysis
- Conducting tailored statistical analysis for clients
- Collaborating closely with our teams in North America and EMEA, as well as collaborating with other departments in the company, to deliver requests and provide solutions
- Supporting senior leaders on research projects and regional strategy regarding further data improvement and development activities
- Contributing to research reports, blogs and publications occasionally, supplementary public/web research where vital
What you’ll bring to us:
- You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant industry experience
- You possess highly proactive and enthusiastic approach to relationship building
- You have strong research capabilities and investigative instincts
- You thrive in an environment dedicated to achieving set performance goals and metrics.
- Regional knowledge of the private capital industry, and alternative assets, is desirable
- Previous work experience focused on communication and relationship management is highly desirable
- Proficiency in Japanese and English languages is required
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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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