Talent Acquisition - Investment, VP

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

As the Vice President in Professional Recruitment, your primary focus will be to execute a comprehensive and results-driven recruiting strategy to attract, source, and recruit an exceptional pool of candidates. Reporting directly to the Head of Lateral Investment & Executive Recruiting, you will take charge of driving the full lifecycle recruiting process and serve as a prominent representative of Blackstone.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and executing an innovative and effective recruiting strategy to meet the organization's talent needs

• Proactively sourcing, screening, and assessing highly qualified candidates for open positions

• Identifying and attracting top-tier investment talent through a wide range of sources and channels

• Exhibiting an in-depth understanding of the firm’s Private Equity businesses and their specific talent requirements

• Becoming a subject matter expert on market trends, industry activity, and best practices in recruitment

• Providing valuable insights and recommendations to enhance and streamline the recruitment process

• Ensuring seamless and transparent communication with internal stakeholders and candidates throughout the entire recruitment process

• Proactively developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns to address niche and specialized talent needs

• Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with search firms to maintain market connectivity and access to top talent

• Providing regular market and candidate updates to key stakeholders within the organization

• Collaborating closely with HR and Compensation teams to structure competitive and compelling offer packages

• Demonstrating a deep understanding of alternative investment strategies and their impact on talent acquisition

Qualifications:           

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. A successful candidate should have:

• 8+ years’ experience with full lifecycle recruiting in an investment-focused environment or staffing firm supporting financial services clients

• Familiarity with compensation structures within the asset management industry, and experience developing complex offer proposals

• Demonstrated experience to think strategically and execute effective sourcing strategies utilizing various channels, including job boards, associations, employee referral programs, internal mobility, social media, and internet searches

• Proficiency in recruiting technology, including Boolean search logic, LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, Outlook, web-based platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

• Exceptional execution skills, with experience of driving multiple priorities

• Proven track record of successfully executing in a dynamic, high-touch recruitment environment

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

• Outstanding professional relationship building and stakeholder management skills

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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:

$160,000 - $225,000

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.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

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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