ICS Deputy COO, EMEA Institutional Client Solutions

Full Job Description

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 .

 

Firm Overview:

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 . 

Job Description & Responsibilities:

The Principal / Managing Director will join a lean and fast-paced team working across Blackstone’s global business lines to support the Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone’s Institutional Client Services (ICS) group and lead on important firm-wide initiatives. The Principal / MD will work closely with various groups across Blackstone, including Institutional Client Solutions, Private Wealth Solutions, Public Affairs & Marketing, Legal & Compliance, and Finance and will also work directly with Blackstone senior management on projects encompassing firm-wide and business unit investor relations, public shareholder relations, public affairs, financial reporting, investment strategy and capital markets.

The main areas of responsibility for the role include:

• Work with business units to strategically plan and coordinate multiple fundraises
• Lead weekly effort to coordinate briefing materials and centralized deliverables for Blackstone’s Chief Operating Officer of ICS, including firm-wide ad-hoc requests, client and counterparty relationship commentary, and the collection of relevant data
• Aggregate fund performance, sales metrics, capital raised data, and other quarterly reports from across each of Blackstone’s businesses
• Produce and maintain business and fund competitive analyses, industry data tracking, etc.  
• Assist with production of briefing notes and talking points ahead of client meetings
• Provide general project support and/or oversight for external affairs initiatives, projects and events
• Work with Blackstone’s Technology & Innovations team to improve Blackstone’s data management and reporting
• Produce presentations, written commentary and financial schedules as needed and in advance of Blackstone’s quarterly earnings calls
• Requires a willingness to learn and communicate complex financial and accounting concepts specific to Blackstone and the alternative asset management industry
• Serve as a player-coach and contribute to positive team culture  

Qualifications:

• Ten+ years of professional experience
• This is a highly visible role internally. Thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and strong organization and communications skills are critical
• Highly motivated (a self-starter), intelligent and demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors
• Ability to problem solve, multi-task and execute a wide range of assignments, often under pressure to meet demanding deadlines
• Strong writing and reading skills are essential
• Candidate should be energetic and a team-oriented individual who thrives on challenge in a fast-paced environment
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are required
• Experience with Salesforce, Tableau and/or proficiency in reading and understanding SEC filings and financial statements is preferred
• Candidate should possess and exhibit strong interest in the financial markets and current events
• Strong work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to learn
• Operate with the highest degree of integrity, motivation, and intellectual curiosity

Undergraduate degree is required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other categor

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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