About this role
Role Overview:
BlackRock is
a
global asset manager and technology provider dedicated to helping more people experience financial well-being.
Continuous innovation helps us bring the best of BlackRock to our clients, particularly as we expand and deepen our leadership in private markets, supported by Aladdin — BlackRock’s end-to-end investment,
risk
and data platform.
Asset allocation
is a
key
area
for
the firm
and for
Preqin
specifically
,
Aladdin’s
private markets data business
.
Against this backdrop
,
the
Preqin
R
esearch
I
nsights team is looking for a
VP,
Asset Allocation,
to
join the team in
New York
.
The
PMR
team serves as
Preqin’s
authoritative voice in the market and
comprises
more than 15 analysts across alternative asset class
es
, based in London, New York, Dallas,
Singapore
and Hong Kong. The team produces research publications
that
are available to subscribers
in the institutional and wealth space
through
Preqin
’s
commercial platform (
Preqin
PRO
)
and h
ave
seen
strong grow
t
h
over the last few years.
The team
also
presents industry forums
and
delivers
hundreds of
strategic
BlackRock
client
engagements
each year
.
The ideal candidate will
possess
extensive knowledge of the private
markets
industry
and
will be a
n excellent
communicator in public settings
, comfortable discussing
industry trends
with senior stakeholders across the industry. The ideal candidate would
demonstrate
strong horizontal leadership
skills
to connect with teams across
the
BlackRock
ecosystem inter
n
ally
.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead
Asset Allocation
research:
execute the
research
agenda
with the guidance
of
senior stakeholders
to position
Preqin
as
a
though
t
-leader on
allocating
private markets
in the context of the whole portfolio
and
address
some of the key questions posed
by
LPs
and
investment
committees
.
This includes helping
clients assess the impact of introducing private market asset classes to traditional por
tfolios
,
and
how to think about risk and return expectations
.
Client and media engagement:
represent
Preqin
at industry events, client
roadshows
and financial press engagements
Team development:
mentor a
wider
team of researchers
that
work across private market
s
, helping to ensure the production of high
-
quality data driven content that
resonates with clients
Stakeholder engagement:
build strong relationships across BlackRock teams working on
asset allocation topics
, across investment, client,
Aladdin
and corporate functions
Product leadership:
provide feedback
on
the overall research
roadmap, grounded in the understanding of market developments and
insights that client
s
need
Required
Skills
:
Industry experience:
8
+
years of experience
preferred
in
private
markets
or related area
s
. The ideal candidate will
possess
a
deep understanding of
asset allocation approaches
.
Communication:
exceptional
presentation skills and
ability
to
confidently and succinctly respond to question
s
Writing and analytical skills:
demonstrated
ability
to
analyze complex datasets and
crystallize
meaningful insights
AI
proficiency
:
h
ands-on comfort using AI tools in daily
research
work (e.g., prompt-based research, synthesis, data exploration
– with awareness of AI limitations) and
prompt engineering fundamentals (ability to create, test, iterate, and evaluate prompts/workflows to achieve consistent outputs
)
Preferred Qualifications
and Skills:
CFA or CAIA qualification preferred
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and advanced degree preferred
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel,
PowerPoint
and Word.
This job specification is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$162,500.00 - USD$215,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit
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identity/expression),
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.
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. All requests are treated in line with our
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.
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