Account Executive, Preqin, Associate

Role Overview

As a Middle-Market Account Executive at Preqin, you will own the full sales cycle and drive new subscription agreements across a defined East Coast territory. You will identify, develop, and close new business while building a strong pipeline. The role requires solid commercial judgment, understanding of financial markets and private capital trends, and the ability to distill complex data and workflows for investors, fund managers, and service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full sales cycle: targeted outreach, discovery, product positioning, demos, proposals, negotiation, and close
• Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities—net-new prospects and whitespace within existing accounts
• Deliver clear, value-focused demonstrations of Preqin’s private capital solutions and data offerings tailored to middle-market clients
• Execute territory plans through localized events, coordinated go-to-market activity, and lead-generation efforts
• Produce accurate proposals, maintain clean CRM documentation, and communicate deal progress with precision

Skills & Qualifications

• 1–3 years of quota-carrying sales experience with closing responsibility (SaaS, financial services, or market data preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to run a structured sales process and meet or exceed targets
• Strong understanding of financial markets, private capital workflows, and industry trends
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging clients and internal stakeholders
• Data-driven, detail-oriented approach to evaluating opportunities, managing pipeline, and preparing materials
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

Compensation & Benefits

New York, NY candidates: salary range is USD 100,000.00 – USD 132,000.00. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and total compensation may vary based on role, location, and individual performance.

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) to relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our Hybrid Work Model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable collaboration and apprenticeship while supporting flexibility. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the option to work from home 1 day a week. Some teams may require more time in the office. The model aims to accelerate learning and onboarding while maintaining performance and innovation through in-person collaboration.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, our mission is to help more people experience financial well-being. Our clients and the people they serve invest to save for retirement, education, homeownership, and business ventures. Investments support the global economy, finance infrastructure, and drive progress through innovation. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel welcomed, valued, and supported with networks, benefits, and development opportunities to thrive.

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