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Prateek Gupta steps up as vice president at BlackRock
GURUGRAM: Prateek Gupta has climbed another rung on the global finance ladder, taking on the role of vice president at BlackRock. The elevation marks a significant milestone in his five-and-a-half-year journey at the world’s largest asset manager.
In his new role, Gupta will focus on driving strategic initiatives, strengthening investment and analytical capabilities, and supporting BlackRock’s broader mission to deliver forward-looking financial solutions. In simpler terms, he will help the firm think sharper, move faster and invest smarter.
Sharing the news, Gupta said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as vice president at BlackRock. Big shoes to fill, and ready to step in.” It is a line that neatly sums up both the scale of the role and his confidence in taking it on.
Gupta joined BlackRock in 2020 as an analyst and steadily rose through the ranks, moving to associate in 2023 before earning his latest promotion in January 2026. Based in Gurugram, he has worked across research-driven and analytical roles that sit at the heart of modern investing.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Gupta holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a background that explains his comfort with complex systems and precision thinking. His early career included stints at WorldQuant, GE Healthcare and Tata Motors, where he worked on projects ranging from financial research to vehicle safety and rescue frameworks.
From engineering classrooms to global capital markets, Gupta’s trajectory reflects a blend of rigour, curiosity and adaptability. At BlackRock, that mix has clearly paid off.
