About this role
The Business Intelligence focus specializes in data architecture for reporting services, and design expertise in data warehouses, data marts, and business intelligence (BI) enterprise reporting. Identifies ways to increase the use of BI within the firm, designing end-to-end BI solutions that provide insights and information for key decision-makers.
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 Analyst is responsible for contacting fund managers and institutional investors, building relationships with them, and gathering information regarding their investment preferences, funds managed, deals and performance data. Preqin's clients expect and depend on its data to be of the highest quality, something they are expected to contribute towards. They may also contribute towards the production of bespoke data analysis for Preqin users and the financial press, as well as Preqin's reports and publications. In the data management scheme, a Analyst serves as a Data Custodian, reporting to the domain's designated Data Steward.
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Functional:
- Call and email fund managers/investors daily to obtain valuable, proprietary information that is used by our clients.
- Establish and maintain strong personal working relationships with key industry experts both locally and globally.
- Understand and effectively communicate Preqin's value propositions.
- Locate, track, and make use of a variety of online and public sources to gather relevant information on industry entities and events.
- Occasionally contribute to research reports, blogs, and publications, and bespoke data reports for clients and press outlets
- Support team members with ad-hoc research projects
Data Management:
- Implement changes Resolve data quality incidents as triaged by a Data Steward (AVP or VP)
- Custodial responsibilities may span across entities and domains, depending on remit and access
- Produce, update, delete, retire and/or archive data (with Data Steward steer)
- Update our database with detailed company profiles containing key information such as investment preferences and targeted returns
- Perform quality assurance for existing data and output from offshore teams
What you'll bring to us:
- 1+ years professional experience, which may be in the form of an internship
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Communication skills, both verbal and in written materials, targeting an audience up to and including senior executives
- A strong sense of urgency and comfort in making a high volume of outbound calls daily
- Excellent research abilities; exhibiting persistence, patience, and a keen eye for detail
- Strong team player with the ability and enthusiasm to work independently
- Proactive approach to dealing with issues, investigating anomalies and a desire to get to the bottom of a problem
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$52,000.00 - USD$55,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
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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