Asset Allocation Research, Private Markets (Vice President)
BlackRock
New York, New York
Full-Time
$162,500
RemoteExecutive
About this role
Role Overview:
BlackRock isaglobal 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,riskand data platform.Asset allocationis akeyareaforthe firmand forPreqinspecifically,Aladdin’sprivate markets data business.Against this backdrop,thePreqinResearchInsights team is looking for aVP,Asset Allocation,tojoin the team inNew York.
ThePMRteam serves asPreqin’sauthoritative voice in the market andcomprisesmore than 15 analysts across alternative asset classes, based in London, New York, Dallas,Singaporeand Hong Kong. The team produces research publicationsthatare available to subscribersin the institutional and wealth spacethroughPreqin’scommercial platform (PreqinPRO)and haveseenstrong growthover the last few years.The teamalsopresents industry forumsanddelivershundreds ofstrategicBlackRockclientengagementseach year.
The ideal candidate willpossessextensive knowledge of the privatemarketsindustryandwill be an excellentcommunicator in public settings, comfortable discussingindustry trendswith senior stakeholders across the industry. The ideal candidate woulddemonstratestrong horizontal leadershipskillsto connect with teams acrosstheBlackRockecosystem internally.
Key Responsibilities:
LeadAsset Allocationresearch:execute theresearchagendawith the guidanceofsenior stakeholdersto positionPreqinasathought-leader onallocatingprivate marketsin the context of the whole portfolioandaddresssome of the key questions posedbyLPsandinvestmentcommittees.This includes helpingclients assess the impact of introducing private market asset classes to traditional portfolios,andhow to think about risk and return expectations.
Client and media engagement:representPreqinat industry events, clientroadshowsand financial press engagements
Team development:mentor awiderteam of researchersthatwork across private markets, helping to ensure the production of high-quality data driven content thatresonates with clients
Stakeholder engagement:build strong relationships across BlackRock teams working onasset allocation topics, across investment, client,Aladdinand corporate functions
Product leadership:provide feedbackonthe overall researchroadmap, grounded in the understanding of market developments andinsights that clientsneed
RequiredSkills:
Industry experience:8+years of experiencepreferredinprivatemarketsor related areas. The ideal candidate willpossessadeep understanding ofasset allocation approaches.
Communication:exceptionalpresentation skills andabilitytoconfidently and succinctly respond to questions
Writing and analytical skills:demonstratedabilitytoanalyze complex datasets andcrystallizemeaningful insights
AIproficiency:hands-on comfort using AI tools in dailyresearchwork (e.g., prompt-based research, synthesis, data exploration– with awareness of AI limitations) andprompt engineering fundamentals (ability to create, test, iterate, and evaluate prompts/workflows to achieve consistent outputs)
Preferred Qualificationsand Skills:
CFA or CAIA qualification preferred
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and advanced degree preferred
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel,PowerPointand 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.
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.
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