Analyst, Global Fund Performance

About this role 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. You will be joining the world’s leading data and insights provider for the alternatives assets 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. We are a forward-thinking company and strive to make an impact by enabling our customers to envision future possibilities, invest in ideas and infrastructure that build strong communities. Job Overview The global fund performance team is responsible for ensuring that Preqin’s coverage of the alternative assets industry is accurate, up to date and comprehensive. As an Analyst, your primary focus will be on the data processing and quality assurance of public and private data. You will report into the Data Management Lead, and work in close collaboration with a global team of data management specialists to research, analyze, and curate public/private data delivered to Preqin’s clients. Key Responsibilities ● Validating and logging performance data in accordance with Preqin’s reporting guidelines ● Perform data quality checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness ● Review financial disclosures and documents to extract and validate key metrics ● Apply accounting and financial concepts when interpreting fund data ● Support data quality initiatives and process improvements ● Collaborate with global data and product stakeholders Required Qualifications ● Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in finance, accounting, data operations, or analytics ● Strong Excel skills with experience handling large datasets ● Hands-on experience managing high volumes of structured data ● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field ● Strong accounting acumen and understanding of financial statements ● Excellent attention to detail and communication skills Preferred Skills ● Exposure to alternative investments (private equity, private credit, hedge funds) ● Experience with data quality, reconciliation, or controls ● Comfortable working in deadline-driven, data-intensive environment 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)