Associate - Portfolio Analytics & Reporting, PFS (GP LP Solutions – PEP funds)

About this role

BlackRock's Private Financing Solutions division ("PFS") is currently seeking an Associate level candidate to join our Portfolio Analytics & Reporting team to focus on our Private Equity platform. The Portfolio Analytics & Reporting team is responsible for timely and accurate delivery of performance reporting and risk metrics both internally to portfolio managers and externally to investors. The team works closely with Product Specialist, Investor Relations, Fund Accounting, Operations and Valuation teams.

Responsibilities 

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Monitor, track and analyze performance at the investment, portfolio and fund level.
• Create and update client portfolio reports (monthly/quarterly/ ad hoc); prepare ongoing and ad hoc investor data requests, fund performance queries and reports, while collaborating with Valuation, Fund Accounting and Investor Relations teams.
• Ensure the on-going quality and accuracy of performance reporting, maintain the integrity of internal processes and databases used to track key performance and investment metrics at the investment, and portfolio levels including industry, sector, country, investment type, market cap, leverage, and regional exposures, etc.
• Assist in the operational due diligence of existing and potential new investors
• Coordinate and interact with investor relations, compliance, portfolio managers, and operations around new product launches, servicing clients, and delivering custom requests

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in relevant Business-related field (Finance, Economics, Accounting, etc)
• 2-5 years of relevant portfolio analytics experience, preferably within the alternative asset management industry (Private Credit, Private Equity, Hedge, etc)
• A strong understanding of private equity and financial markets
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
• Exceptionally strong excel skills
• Strong organizational and process management skills
• A demonstrated strong work ethic and desire to work in a collaborative, small team environment
• Python and SQL knowledge is a plus

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.