Director, Head of Private Credit, Preqin Research Insights

About this role

Role Overview

The Research Insights team serves as Preqin’s authoritative voice in the market and comprises more than 15 analysts across alternative asset classes, based in London, New York, Dallas, Singapore and Hong Kong. The team produces over 100 institutional research publications a year (www.preqin.com/insights) that are available to subscribers through Preqin’s commercial platform (PreqinPRO), and have seen strong growth over the last few years. The team also presents at over 50 industry forums and hundreds of strategic BlackRock client engagements each year.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of the private credit industry – (including the related ecosystem across Banks, Insurance and Wealth) and will be an 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 internally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Private Credit research: lead research agenda to position Preqin as thought-leader on private credit across the industry, in collaboration with the Head of Preqin Research and partners across BlackRock
• Client and media engagement: represent Preqin at industry events, client meetings and financial press engagements
• Team development: mentor a team of researchers that touch private credit across Preqin Research, 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 private credit, across investment, client, Aladdin and corporate functions
• Product leadership: provide feedback on Preqin Private Credit data roadmap, grounded in the understanding of market developments and insights that clients need

Required Skills:

• Industry experience: 15+ years of experience preferred in private credit or related areas. The ideal candidate will possess deep understanding of the broader private credit ecosystem, including Banks, Insurance and Wealth.
• Communication: exceptional presentation skills and ability to confidently and succinctly respond to questions
• Problem solving: ability frame problems and to define path forward in the absence of a clear industry standard (particularly relevant in private credit where definitions of key concepts – like “ABF” –  are still evolving)
• Writing and analytical skills: demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets and crystallize meaningful insights
• AI proficiency: hands-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.

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.

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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