Data Quality, Analyst

This Data Quality Analyst role at Preqin, a part of BlackRock, focuses on ensuring the accuracy, comprehensiveness, relevance, and up-to-dateness of data coverage for the alternative assets industry. The analyst will execute quality assurance processes, identify data quality issues, leverage technology for analysis and reporting, and develop subject matter expertise to enhance data offerings, contributing to revolutionizing private markets data and technology globally.

Must Have

• Ensure data quality meets customer expectations
• Execute quality control and data governance processes
• Identify data quality issues via profile assessments
• Analyze and report data quality issues using technology
• Recommend and implement data remediation plans
• Develop subject matter expertise for data offering
• Experience in data collection/processing in finance
• High attention to detail in data quality control
• Strong interest in alternative assets or financial markets
• Fluent in English (written and communication)
• Fluent in Japanese/Mandarin (written and communication)
• Experience with PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau
• Proficient in Excel, SharePoint, Office 365
• Experience with Power Automate, VBA, Python, SQL
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Engineering

Perks & Benefits

• Strong retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

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

At Preqin, data quality is our top priority. As a Data Quality Analyst, you will be responsible for executing quality assurance processes to ensure Preqin’s data coverage of the alternative assets industry is accurate, comprehensive, relevant and up to date.

Role Responsibilities

• Be part of a team of subject matter experts focused on ensuring our data quality meets and exceeds customer expectations at all times
• Execute quality control and data governance processes to ensure Preqin’s data is accurate, comprehensive, relevant and up to date
• Identify data quality issues and themes by conducting quality control assessments of Preqin profiles
• Leverage technology and tools to analyze and report data quality issues as well as recommend and implement remediation plans
• Develop subject matter expertise to enhance our data offering

You are a good fit if

• You have previous experience in a data collection/processing role in a similar domain or at a financial data business
• You have a high attention to detail with previous experience in data quality control techniques, requirements and processes
• You have a strong interest or understanding of the alternative assets industry or financial markets
• You are fluent in English with excellent written and communication skills
• You are fluent in Japanese/Mandarin with excellent written and communication skills
• You have experience with data visualization tools like PowerBI/Qlik/Tableau
• You are experienced in using Microsoft tools such as Excel, SharePoint, and Office 365
• You have experience with MS Power Automate/VBA/Python/SQL
• You have a Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Engineering

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.