
About This Role The Team: The Data & Research Management group is responsible for delivering accurate, timely and complete data to enhance the value of Preqin’s award-winning service. The trust in our underlying content enables our clients to make key investment decisions.
Besides simply collecting content, Data & Research Management collaborates extensively with internal and external stakeholders to improve our data offering leveraging technology and subject matter expertise. The team understands the end-to-end lifecycle of data and establishes business intelligence reports seeking operational excellence
Role Overview The Director – Director, Private Markets Data Acquisition & Partnerships, EMEA role is an outstanding leadership opportunity based in our vibrant London office. This position is integral to Preqin, a part of BlackRock's data leadership team and is charged with steering the strategic direction of our data initiatives. By working closely with the Data, Product, and Technology teams, you will ensure our data exceeds client expectations in both scope and quality.
You will apply your market knowledge, relationship building skills, and data expertise to drive our private market data expansion initiatives in the EMEA region. This involves market exploration, collaboration, and innovative process execution. Your deep understanding of the private markets ecosystem and market trends will significantly contribute to our organizational strategy, ensuring the continued growth and improvement of Preqin, a part of BlackRock's data offerings.
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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.
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