Description About this role  Private Equity Partners OverviewBlackRock Private Equity Partners (“BlackRock PEP”) is the private equity investment solutions group at BlackRock. Private Equity Partners has offices in Princeton, London, Zurich and Hong Kong with total AUM of approximately $50 billion across a range of commingled funds and separate accounts. Major investors with BlackRock PEP include insurance firms, pension funds, endowments, sovereign wealth funds and sophisticated family offices. BlackRock PEP invests globally across the range of private equity strategies, including venture capital, growth, buyouts, distressed, and special situations.Job Purpose/BackgroundPEP is looking for an investment professional to join as a Junior Associate. The candidate will be an active participant in the direct co-investment and fund selection process by performing screening, research, financial modelling, and other quantitative & qualitative analyses as part of the investment team. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years relevant training or investment experience (e.g., private equity, investment banking, Accounting or management consulting).This position demands excellent communication skills, strong analytical insight and financial modelling skills, perseverance and creativity in accessing information, the ability to balance multiple tasks, but most importantly, the ability to work effectively in a cross-border, team environment and a passion for private equity investing.

2-3 years of relevant work experienceCommunication skills Strong written and oral presentation skills, with the ability to formulate and articulate opinions effectively.Technical skills Ability to understand and develop financial models for companies and private equity funds (e.g., LBO models, valuation models, fund cash flow models).