Analyst, Data Management

About this role About Preqin (A BlackRock Company)   Preqin, part of BlackRock, is a global leader in alternative assets data and intelligence. Preqin is at the forefront of delivering  high-quality data, research, and technology solutions  that power better investment decisions.  The  Company Intelligence (CI) team  is central to this mission — transforming fragmented market signals into structured, decision-ready intelligence across companies, deals, and ownership networks.  About the role We are hiring a  Research Analyst  to help evolve Company Intelligence into a  true intelligence capability .  This role operates at the intersection of:  Research & analysis  Private markets domain expertise  AI-enabled workflows  You will work on  complex company-level intelligence , including M&A activity, ownership structures, deal events and investment relationships. Responsibilities Research & Intelligence Development   Conduct deep secondary market research  Build structured intelligence across:   Company profiles  Ownership relationships  Investments and deals  Valuations and corporate events  2. Complex Deal & Ownership Analysis   Interpret:  M&A transactions  Investment rounds  Ownership changes  Corporate restructuring  Apply  judgement under ambiguity , including:  Conflicting information across sources  Partial or incomplete disclosures  3. Companies Expansion   Identify and onboard new private market companies  Establish:  Investor relationships  Fund linkages  Ownership networks  Ensure relevance within the broader  private markets ecosystem   4. AI-Enabled Research & Productivity   Use:  Copilot and research agents  AI-assisted discovery tools  Internal knowledge platforms  Drive:  Faster research cycles  Better source comparison  Improved productivity  5. Data Quality, Audit & Collaboration   Resolve:  Data inconsistencies  Coverage gaps  Conflicting records  Maintain:  Data Quality, Data Validation and Final outputs.  Evidence-backed documentation  Collaborate with:  Global Data, Product, and Engineering teams  Qualifications Education   Post Graduate or BTech with excellent academic record.    Experience   Minimum  18 months of relevant experience , such as:   Research  Financial/market data  Private markets / deals / ownership  Business intelligence  Core Capabilities   Strong primary-source research skills  Ability to interpret:  Structured + unstructured data and announcements  Ambiguous and conflicting information  Understanding of:  Private markets ecosystem  Deal lifecycle and ownership structures  Tools & Technical Skills   Excel, Office 365, SharePoint  SQL / Python (preferred)  Exposure to:   AI-assisted research tools  Prompt-driven workflows  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. 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, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.