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
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Job Description:
* Oversee the NAV finalization process, including P&L reconciliation and
allocation to investors, for open-ended and closed-ended private funds
trading a credit strategy; investigate and resolve discrepancies with third
party fund administrators and internal teams
* Review and reconcile the calculation and payment of management and
performance fees in accordance with the funds’ governing documents
* Review capital calls and distributions allocations and notifications
* Approve client capital account statements generated by third party
administrators
* Review annual audited financial statements and coordinate with external
auditors for the year-end audit process
* Prepare or review performance reporting, Blackstone reporting deliverables,
and other ad hoc client or management requests
* Prepare and/or review regulatory reporting, investor letters, and custom
client reporting
* Liaise with various internal teams including Operations, Investor Relations,
Management Reporting, Tax, and Legal and Compliance
* Oversee offshore and onshore resources to ensure accurate and timely
preparation of files and provide additional training/professional development
as needed
* Approve expense allocations, operating expense budgets, and vendor expense
payments
* Review fund legal documents and continue to streamline or build processes and
templates
Qualifications:
* 7+ years of public accounting, fund, or administrator experience
* BS (or above) in Accounting or Finance
* CPA or CFA preferred
* Experience with credit products (loans, CLOs, bonds, revolvers, delayed
draws) is preferred
* Possesses a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, a
positive attitude and genuine passion for excellence
* Ability to partner across teams, summarize issues, and develop
recommendations or make decisions
* Independent worker / proactive self-starter
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
* Excellent attention to detail/accuracy and analytical skills
* Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment and handle multiple
projects
* Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
* Advanced Excel skills required
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:
$130,000 - $200,000
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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