This role sits within our teams at Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Acquired by BlackRock in 2025, Preqin is a premier private markets data and analytics provider, complementing our existing Aladdin technology platform to deliver investment solutions for the whole portfolio.

The data management team is responsible for acquisition and collection of key public and private data that fuels Preqin's online databases and products. Besides collecting content, the data management team collaborates extensively with our internal and external clients to improvise our offerings leveraging technology and subject matter expertise. The team understands the life cycle of data and establishes business intelligence reports seeking operational excellence.

The successful candidate will be part of Preqin's data management team and take on a role primarily managing vendors, creating operational excellence, ensure deliverables and also to develop and implement improved strategic sourcing policies across regions. Full training relevant to the role will be provided.

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinate with vendors to acquire, update, and maintain high-quality alternatives data, ensuring seamless integration with internal tools and software.
• Perform quality assurance checks on data collected through in-depth web-based research, focusing on firm, fund, and transaction activity in the alternative asset universe.
• Utilize operational analytics to update Preqin's databases with accurate financial information, statistics, and analysis that our clients rely on.
• Engage in complex data projects aimed at improving data quality, re-engineering processes, and optimizing workflows.
• Develop subject matter expertise to enhance our data offerings and provide valuable insights to clients.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various business units to enhance and expand our data product offerings.

Training and Operation:

• Identify and evaluate key data sources and sourcing procedures
• Create scope of work & standardize framework for offshore teams
• Assess the performance of vendors and ensure vendor compliance with company standards

Vendor Coordination:

• Design and build metrics and mechanisms to ensure delivery of quality work from offshore teams
• Drive improvements in productivity, quality and cost through data-driven decisions
• Identify areas of improvement on data vendor across APAC, create and further operational excellence for vendors

Experience

• 2 years of relevant working experience within finance/alternative assets, consultancy, or data management
• Business-level fluency in English and Korean with excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of business intelligence systems and experience in analytical modelling and project management is preferred
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in vendor coordination/project management/data analysis is preferred
• Experience in working across cultures and locations is preferred