Overview

The Company:

Preqin is an award-winning, independent, research company providing data and intelligence to the financial industry. Investment professionals use Preqin’s online products to obtain key information for business-critical decision-making. Preqin’s clients include fund managers, legal firms, institutional investors, financial advisors and placement agents.

Primarily a data company; Preqin is also a fast-moving fintech with a strong growth record and a world-wide staff base. Owned by our founder, directors and employee shareholders, we care passionately about our customers, brand and the employees that make it all happen.

Team Overview:

The Client Services team sits within our global Sales team. It is one of the primary points of contact for clients into the business that have any queries relating to the Preqin platform, or the wider company. We are a global team, who are based within our London, New York and Singapore offices, providing 24/5 support to our clients. Last year, we answered queries for over 8,000 unique individuals across the globe. As our global client base expands, so do the number of users that will look to utilise our support. We support our clients via phone, e-mail and livechat to ensure they are getting the key data they require to reach their research and business objectives.

Role Overview:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at a global financial data provider for a Client Services Executive in our New York office. We are seeking an analytical and organised individual with knowledge of the financial markets, client-facing experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Our ideal candidate would have some client-facing experience in the Financial Services industry. We would also consider a Graduate with the ability to learn and grow within the role.

We are continuing to invest in our customer-oriented strategy and this role will report to the Head of US Client Services, and the position is an important part of implementing Preqin’s client-focused approach. Furthermore, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a client-facing role within a fast-growing sector.

Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responding to incoming client requests independently, often involving liaising internally with research and sales teams
• Responding to client queries in real-time via LiveChat, using screenshots or walking clients through resolutions via the chat/on the phone
• Provide proactive and consultative client support to our Core business, complimenting the efforts with retention and net revenue growth for an existing client base.
• Understanding client use cases for using Preqin and providing guidance on how to obtain relevant data/information from the Preqin platform
• Advising clients on how to obtain the relevant data/information from platform
• Training/developing client knowledge of the Preqin platform
• Work with Research/Sales/Product on implementing points of feedback from clients to help with Customer Experience

Qualifications

Key Requirements for this Role:

• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with financial professionals and the ability to explain complex issues in a clear and simple way
• Excellent analytical/problem solving skills - ability to have a problem-solving approach to all incoming queries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: vlookups, pivot tables, 'what if’ statements and sorting large amounts of data to help with client requests.
• High level of attention to detail - accuracy and consistency is a key feature of client support.
• You should have some experience in customer or sales support/client relations or other client-facing role, as you will be liaising with key decision makers at financial institutions
• You enjoy working with a friendly and intelligent group of peers as part of a team, balancing urgent tactical work, periodic operational needs, and our longer term sales initiatives.

Desirable Requirements:

• 1-2 years in a client-facing role within the Financial Customer-focused approach – being able to decide what is the best course of action for clients
• Time management – you’ll be expected to balance a range of incoming tasks and outgoing calls/emails
• A proactive attitude – you’ll be expected to use your initiative to resolve queries and to build product knowledge
• Excel skills – you’ll be sorting through large datasets and managing excel sheets. While strong excel skills are preferable, we also provide training to anyone looking to brush up their skills!
• Team-based attitude – working towards the goals of the global client services team and working closely with CSEs globally
• Knowledge of CRMs, specifically using Salesforce

Other

Company Benefits:

• We value our team and offer an incredible benefits package that stands out in our industry
• Preqin offers a competitive remuneration package
• 401k with 100% company match up to 10% with a 6-month waiting period
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance- on an individual only basis, starting on the first day of the month with a $1 monthly contribution
• $1,200 annual stipend towards professional development to undertake professional training or to gain qualification relevant to your career progression such as CAIA or CFA
• 19 days paid annual leave 10 federal holidays (pro rata’d dependent on your start date) 7 sick days
• Employee referral bonus program
• Commuter and Transit benefits
• Parental Family Leave 14 weeks and an additional 4 weeks to be used during first 2 years of child's arrival
• Free Access to Calm App for mental health and wellbeing
• Growth Space professional development coach 1-on-1
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion Team
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Women's Initiative Network, LGBTQ ERG, Mental Health Aids Resource Group, BIPOC Resource Group
• Employee Book Club with weekly meetings
• Culture Committee to organize in-person social events

Our Company Values:

At Preqin we’re driven by our values: everything we do is in line with the six guiding principles we have set for ourselves.

• Quality Data and Solutions, Comprehensive Coverage: Preqin is the first port of call for alternatives data, research and tools. 
• Customer Centricity: Our customers are the central focus of Preqin. 
• Objectivity: Preqin is data led and impartial. 
• Innovation: Preqin sits at the forefront of the dynamic alternatives industry.
• Collaboration: Effective communication is essential to our success. 
• Personal Development: Our business is built as much on our people as it is on our data and solutions.

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Our Shared Culture

Preqin is a fast-growing company, but we are passionate about keeping an entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to deliver for our customers, but as one united, progressive, and successful team. Today, our more than 700 peopleglobally share six core values. We strive for quality and put our customers first. We are objective, and we innovate, collaborate, and invest in our personal development. We also have fun together. We hold social events, play sports, and celebrate our shared successes. 

Preqin is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is at the heart of our business. It is the policy of Preqin to ensure equal employment and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Preqin is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, so everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please let the Preqin recruiter know at the start of the application process. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process.