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About this role

Company Description

HPS Investment Partners, a part of BlackRock, is a leading global, credit-focused alternative investment manager that seeks to provide creative capital solutions and generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients. We manage various strategies across the capital structure, including privately negotiated senior debt; privately negotiated junior capital solutions in debt, preferred and equity formats; liquid credit including syndicated leveraged loans, collateralized loan obligations and high yield bonds; asset-based finance and real estate. The scale and breadth of our platform offers the flexibility to invest in companies large and small, through standard or customized solutions. At our core, we share a common thread of intellectual rigor and discipline that enables us to create value for our clients.

On July 1, 2025, BlackRock acquired the business and assets of HPS, with 100% of consideration paid in BlackRock equity (the "HPS/BlackRock Transaction"). 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.

Position Description

The Private Equity Fund Accounting Analyst performs an integral role within the Fund Accounting team and is responsible for review and reconciliation of the funds' books and records, liaising with both internal BlackRock departments and external third-party fund administrators. The Private Equity Fund Accounting Analyst will be involved in closing the books, including NAV review and reconciliation, and partners' capital statement review, among other responsibilities. Additionally, the Private Equity Fund Accounting Analyst will be involved in fund setup and operation and ad hoc internal and investor requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Review monthly and quarterly NAV packages.

• Review trade activity, income and expenses, for accuracy.

• Prepare and review investor capital call and distribution notices.

• Review allocations of fund-level profits and losses to investors and support the preparation and distribution of ILPAcompliant investor statements in accordance with fund legal documents.

• Review management fee and carried interest calculations.

• Oversee fund expense analyses and coordinate expense processing.

• Review of quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP (or equivalent) financial statements and regulatory filings.

• Review key fund legal documents, including Limited Partnership Agreements, Private Placement Memorandums, Side Letters, and Credit Facility Agreements.

• Coordinate and communicate with internal teams, clients, auditors, and other external stakeholders to support reporting, audits, and operational processes.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 2-6 years of combined experience in a Fund Accounting role, and/or public accounting role supporting clients within the financial services industry (preferably within Private Equity, Private Credit, Public Credit, or Hedge Funds)

• Big four public accounting experience is a plus

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (or equivalent is a plus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Positive attitude and willingness to continuously learn.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

• Ability to consistently be attentive to detail while meeting critical deadlines and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Thorough knowledge of internal controls

• Ability to work with large volumes of data and maintain high levels of accuracy

• MS Office, eFront, Investran, Python

For Princeton, NJ Only the salary range for this position is USD$76,000.00 - USD$95,000.00 . 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 your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance. For Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$66,500.00 - USD$85,000.00 . 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 your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department 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) 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 guidanceon 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.

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