Associate – Private Markets Data Management

About this role

About Preqin:

This role sits within Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Preqin plays a key role in how we are revolutionising 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 joining the world's leading data and insights provider for the private markets industry. We empower the finance community with comprehensive data and expert insights so they can make faster and smarter investment decisions with precision and confidence.

Job Overview:

Private markets data is often fragmented, difficult to access and not readily available. This role is responsible for acquiring, maintaining and enhancing exclusive proprietary private market data across the EMEA region. Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, commercial curiosity and the ability to engage directly with senior market stakeholders to secure valuable proprietary information.

Associates own the end-to-end data lifecycle, combining relationship management, proprietary outreach, deep domain knowledge and analytical thinking to empower clients to make more informed investment decisions.  They ensure the highest levels of data quality, operational excellence and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and develop high-quality relationships with fund managers, investors and industry participants to secure proprietary private markets data and strengthen market engagement.
• Take direct ownership of data quality, coverage growth and proprietary data contribution, ensuring outputs are accurate, complete and commercially valuable.
• Drive disciplined execution across the end-to-end data lifecycle, from market outreach and acquisition through to validation, maintenance and ongoing enhancement.
• Use strong judgement and domain understanding to identify high-value data opportunities, coverage gaps and areas for market expansion.
• Apply AI-enabled tools and more efficient ways of working to improve outreach, research, data validation, workflow quality and scale.
• Serve as a credible point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, bringing market knowledge, analytical thinking and confidence in private markets data.
• Contribute to revenue-generating and strategic initiatives by delivering high-quality analysis, proprietary insights and reliable execution.
• Proactively raise risks, blockers and opportunities, demonstrating strong ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Lead by example as a high-performing individual contributor who brings pace, precision, collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset.

You are a good fit if:

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in data, financial data services, private markets, research, investor relations, client services or a related field.
• Proven ability to take ownership of complex workstreams and deliver high-quality outcomes with limited supervision.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging fund managers, investors, clients and senior market stakeholders.
• Commercially curious and analytically sharp, with the ability to understand what data matters, why it matters and how it supports client and business priorities.
• Highly organised and execution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain momentum and deliver consistently at pace.
• Strong judgement when working with incomplete, fragmented or difficult-to-source information.
• Comfortable using AI, automation or workflow improvements to increase efficiency, improve quality and support scale.
• Proactive and accountable, with a track record of identifying opportunities, solving problems and pushing work forward without waiting for direction.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively across regions, functions and stakeholder groups.
• Committed to high standards of data quality, operational excellence and client impact.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.