Associate

About this role

The HPS/BlackRock Transaction brings together BlackRock’s corporate and asset owner relationships with HPS’s diversified origination and capital flexibility. BlackRock and HPS have formed a new private financing solutions business unit (“PFS”) led by Scott Kapnick, Scot French, and Michael Patterson, creating an integrated franchise with approximately $370 billion in client assets, including $205 billion of private credit assets. This combined platform, which has more than 590 investment professionals and approximately 1,300 employees globally, offers broad capabilities across senior and junior credit solutions, asset-based finance, real estate, CLOs and GP-LP solutions. As part of the HPS/BlackRock Transaction, Scott Kapnick, Scot French, and Michael Patterson have joined  Global Executive Committee, and Scott Kapnick has been appointed as an observer to the BlackRock Board. 

About the Team
 The IT Data Analytics team is responsible for sourcing, processing data internally and externally. The team covers data needs across all aspects of investment analysis, portfolio management, back-office processing, investor reporting, and regulatory filings. Data Analytics team members collaborate closely with SMEs across Front Office, Backoffice, Investor Relations, Tax, Legal, Management Company in delivering data reporting and analytics technology solutions. 

PFS is seeking an Associate, IT Data Analytics to join the firm’s technology organization in Mumbai. This role is primarily business‑focused , with responsibility for partnering closely with investment, operations, and finance teams to deliver analytics, reporting, and AI‑enabled insights supporting HPS’s Public & Private Credit, CLO, and Long/Short Credit investment platforms. 
The Associate will act as a bridge between business users and technical teams, helping translate business needs into analytics solutions while developing a strong understanding of data, BI, and emerging AI capabilities. 

Role & Responsibilities 
Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: 
• Work directly with Portfolio Management, Operations, Finance, Risk, and Investor Relations teams to understand business processes and analytics needs.  
• Identify reporting gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for

automation or analytics improvement.  
• Capture business requirements and translate them into clear functional and reporting specifications. 
• Help identify opportunities where AI‑enabled analytics could improve

reporting, insights, or decision‑making.  
• Support adoption of AI‑driven analytics by working with technical teams and business users.  
• Develop familiarity with how AI outputs can be consumed in dashboards and reports. 

Qualifications and Skills
• 5+ years of total relevant experience with at least 2+ years of relevant

experience in the financial industry; hedge fund, private debt fund 
• Strong ability to work with business stakeholders and translate needs into

analytics solutions.  
• Good knowledge of SQL and BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.  
• Exposure to data platforms (Azure, Snowflake, or similar) is a plus.  
• Experience with Power BI or a comparable platform like Tableau/Qlikview. 
• Interest or exposure to AI‑enabled analytics and automation is a strong plus. 
• Product knowledge with one or more asset classes (Bank Loans, bonds, credit derivatives, FX forwards) is a plus 
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities and inter-personal skills 
• Highest degree of business ethics and professionalism 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field coupled with an MBA from a tier I (IIT / NIT / BITS / equivalent) or (IIM / ISB / XLRI / equivalent) is preferred.

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.