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BlackRock is a global asset manager and technology provider. The Preqin Research Insights team is seeking a Head of Private Credit to join the team in London. The team serves as Preqin’s authoritative voice in the market and produces over 100 institutional research publications a year.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
15+ years of experience preferred in private credit or related areas
Deep understanding of the broader private credit ecosystem, including Banks, Insurance and Wealth
Exceptional presentation skills and ability to confidently and succinctly respond to questions
Ability frame problems and to define path forward in the absence of a clear industry standard
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets and crystallize meaningful insights
Hands-on comfort using AI tools in daily research work (e.g., prompt-based research, synthesis, data exploration – with awareness of AI limitations)
Prompt engineering fundamentals (ability to create, test, iterate, and evaluate prompts/workflows to achieve consistent outputs)
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.
Nice to have:
CFA or CAIA qualification
Advanced degree
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
What we offer:
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