Analyst, Preqin Fund Manager Data
BlackRock
About this role
About the job
The Analyst will focus on building and maintaining relationships with Greater China–based fund managers to obtain high‑value proprietary information. This includes insights into investment activities and preferences, fundraising activity, and performance data. This is a distinctive research role that requires a sales‑oriented and relationship‑driven mindset, enabling the Analyst to unlock and sustain long‑term research partnerships across the region. The role also involves responding to data inquiries, conducting quality assurance, monitoring data consistency, and engaging with clients on data‑related matters. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include accurately sourcing, validating, and integrating alternative investment data from multiple channels into our database.
Role Description
The Greater China Fund Manager data team is looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for alternatives, fund data, quality, and technology to strengthen our data products by sourcing, validating, and maintaining high‑quality private markets data from Greater China–based fund managers. The role sits at the intersection of data management and client engagement, requiring strong relationship‑building skills and a deep understanding of private markets in the Greater China region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively communicating and building relationships with key professionals of all levels within the alternative assets industry to obtain valuable proprietary information on past, current and future investment activities including historic performance
- Holding regular face to face meetings with fund managers to gain fundraising and performance data
- Working actively alongside the sales team to build strategic research relationships with fund managers and other key market participants
- Representing Preqin at conferences and networking events
- Managing internal database
- Conducting bespoke statistical analysis for clients
- Supporting senior leaders on research projects and regional strategy regarding further data enhancement and development activities
- Conducting supplementary public/web research where necessary
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, data science, computer science, or relevant field.
- 1 - 3 years of experience in data/ financial data services/ relationship management.
- Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Mandarin is a must
- Good knowledge and experience of the Greater China alternatives are a plus.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong work ethic and with the ability to work well under pressure as a team player.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Additional technology skills (Python, VBA, SQL, etc.) are a plus.
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.
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