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 are:

• A great teammate, deeply motivated, inventive, and organized.

• A dedicated colleague who loves to collaborate within a team.

• Enthusiastic, hardworking, confident and have a positive attitude.

• Able to be agile and flexible in response to changing priorities and needs.

• Experienced in supporting several leaders or a team with a global remit.

• Creative and curious with an interest to grow within the role.

• Meticulous in your attention to detail and completes tasks independently.

• Organized, responsive and can communicate with a can-do attitude, while understanding priorities and demonstrating the ability to stay composed under pressure

You will:

• Handle a broad range of administrative duties as well as ad-hoc projects across the team

• Perform high-volume calendar management, including the complex coordination of meetings and video conferences with multiple participants across global time zones

• Organize and handle logistics for internal and external meetings, our team events, training, Town Halls and team off-sites

• Arrange and oversee domestic and international travel (flights, hotels, cars, visas if required)

• Process expense reports using the internal expense system

• Demonstrate ability and willingness to continuously acquire new competencies and accept new challenges

• Build and maintain good business relationships with executives and administrative staff across the organizations

Qualifications/Core Skills Required:

• A minimum of 4 years' experience, preferably at a large global organization in the financial services industry

• Ability to work independently and assume additional responsibilities as required

• A positive and ‘can-do’ attitude

• Maintains focus with sense of urgency, while upholding respect for others

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, communication platforms)

• A high level of attention to detail

• Discretion in dealing with confidential information in all aspects of work

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred

• Proficiency working with automated expense tracking, online travel; Experience using Concur preferred

• Ability to thrive and work with senior management under highly demanding conditions

• Self-starter with ability to work independently, anticipate needs and make sound decisions with minimal direction

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and concurrent assignments in a demanding environment with high degree of accuracy. Demonstrating follow through on all assignments.

• Solid time management skills.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrate the highest standard of conduct, performance and business ethics

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.

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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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.