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Business Group Overview:
Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA) manages $90 billion across a diversified set of businesses. We strive to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients across market cycles. Our strategies include Absolute Return, Multi-Strategy, Total Portfolio Management, and Public Real Assets.
Job Title: BXMA - Investment Associate (CIO Office – Absolute Return)
Job Description:
The Absolute Return strategy is the largest of BXMA’s businesses. The CIO Office oversees the strategy, delivering customized portfolio solutions to clients through a combination of external fund allocations and direct investments. The Investment Associate/VP will work directly with the CIO Office, conducting various investment, market, and portfolio analyses in addition to managing workflows and engaging with internal stakeholders.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Project Leadership. Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across multiple teams and business lines. Ensure projects are well-defined, progress is tracked against milestones, and deliverables are met within established timelines.
Research & Analysis. Conduct regular and ad hoc research to inform key investment decisions and contribute to client deliverables. Source, evaluate, and present insights on financial markets, investment strategies, industry trends, portfolio holdings, and performance. Develop high-quality presentations that clearly communicate complex investment concepts.
Content Creation. Produce best-in-class content for both internal and external consumption with a focus on thought leadership and driving commercial outcomes.
Internal Communications. Represent the CIO Office in communications with BXMA staff and other internal stakeholders, helping increase connectivity. Gather and synthesize information from across the organization, consolidating business priorities and KPIs into executive-ready dashboards and updates.
Process Management. Organize and optimize workflows to enhance efficiency and ensure timely execution of critical tasks. Assess existing processes, recommend improvements, and design new frameworks as needed to support evolving business needs.
Qualifications:
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound professional judgment, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition to strong analytical and time management skills, the successful candidate must have:
At least 3+ years of professional experience in investment banking, sales & trading, management consulting, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of capital markets, corporate finance, and investment strategies commonly employed by alternative asset managers.
Proven skill to analyze, interpret, and synthesize complex data to support strategic decision-making.
Demonstrated talent to manage ad hoc projects independently with minimal oversight.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Tableau and Python is a plus.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the skill to convey information clearly and concisely.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.
Expected annual base salary range:
$150,000 - $175,000Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.
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Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
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