Private Equity - ICS, Associate

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Job Title: Private Equity Institutional Client Solutions (ICS), Associate                            

Job Description:       

Blackstone’s Private Equity Institutional Client Solutions (ICS) group raises capital for Blackstone’s Private Equity funds.

This role works with the broader ICS sales team, Deal teams, Finance, Operations, and Legal & Compliance to prepare all marketing and fundraising materials for each of Blackstone’s Private Equity funds.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Participate in the creation, review and maintenance of all materials related to the marketing and fundraising cycle from fund concept, pitchbook, PPM, talking points and other materials

·      Review and complete LP due diligence requests and bespoke analyses

·      Create, coordinate and review bespoke investor presentations

·      Assist in the development, preparation, and review of annual LP conference materials and annual LP letter

·      Draft presentations and memorandums for senior management

·      Work and coordinate with the broader ICS sales team, Deal teams, Finance, Operations, and Legal & Compliance to prepare marketing materials for existing LPs and prospective investors

 

Qualifications:                                  

·      Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other related discipline; strong academic record

·      2+ years of investment banking, investor reporting, valuations, or other related experience

·      Strong attention to detail

·      Strong analytical and quantitative skills

·      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

·      Highly motivated with experience working effectively in a dynamic team environment and successfully navigating through competing priorities

·      Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

·      Strong work ethic and results oriented

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:

$140,000 - $160,000

Actual 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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Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• 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.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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