BXCI, Principal, ICS Product Specialist, London

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Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at . Follow @blackstone on  LinkedIn ,  Twitter , and  Instagram .

 

Blackstone

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which we invest. Our more than $1 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, credit, real assets, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at . Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) Institutional Client Solutions (“ICS”), Product Specialist, Principal

Business Unit:

Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”)

Job Title : Principal

Location: London

Job Description:

The Principal will join BXCI’s Product Specialist team in London and will support the ongoing fundraising, marketing, and client relations efforts for the business. The Product Specialist team is responsible for product development and the execution of all investor communications for Blackstone’s credit and insurance strategies. The Principal will spearhead multiple projects at one time as well as help oversee various responsibilities for liquid and private credit strategies, employing a range of skillsets. This individual will also spend significant time with members of BXCI across Europe, the U.S., and Asia, including the investment, sales, portfolio management, legal & compliance, and finance & operations teams.

The main areas of responsibility for the role include:

• New Product Launches: Lead business development initiatives and strategic planning for new fund launches (including co-investments)
• Marketing Materials & Investor Communications: Work collaboratively with business leaders and various teams within BXCI to create and maintain presentation materials, investor reporting, and other investor communications (e.g., webinars, video content, other investor memoranda)
• Investor Due Diligence: Oversee responses to investor queries and due diligence questionnaires, as well as manage all onsite and virtual due diligence sessions
• Competitor Landscape: Analyze market research and competitive intel to identify trends and market opportunities, and help develop potential product enhancements
• Investor Experience: Quarterback new vehicle negotiations and on-going LP problem solving in conjunction with the wider ICS and BXCI teams
• Support Fundraising Team and Senior Leadership: Produce talking points, ad hoc presentations, and strategic projects, and participate in client pitches and investor conversations
• Product Knowledge: Become an expert on BXCI’s funds and investments, including their investment objectives and performance characteristics
• Team Player: Serve as player-coach to analysts and associates and contribute to positive team culture

This professional will have active involvement with the senior leaders of one of the largest credit managers in the world and will support a highly productive fundraising team.

Qualifications:

Our people are our most valuable asset. They are highly skilled problem solvers who believe challenges represent opportunities. Together with the firm’s entrepreneurial spirit, their unique passions and backgrounds contribute to a diverse, creative and vibrant environment.

We’re looking to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.

• 7+ years of prior experience in investment banking, investment consulting, investor relations, preferably with credit background or experience
• Highly motivated (a self-starter), intelligent, and demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors
• Candidate should be a team-oriented individual who thrives on challenge in a dynamic environment
• Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task and execute a wide range of assignments, to meet demanding deadlines  
• Strategic thinker who can produce creative, compelling, detailed marketing materials, with the ability to interpret and present complex investment concepts in a simplistic manner
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong numerical and analytical skills and with ability to effectively communicate results
• Leadership skills and strong project management capabilities
• Desire to contribute to a positive culture and operate with integrity, motivation, and intellectual curiosity
• European language skills are beneficial

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.

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).

• 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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