Blackstone Visa Sponsorship USA

INTRODUCTION

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 $1.1 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.

ABOUT THE JOB

Title: Associate
Business Unit: Blackstone Real Estate

Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone’s real estate business was founded in 1991 and has US $319 billion of investor capital under management. Blackstone is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, data centers, residential, office and hospitality. Our opportunistic funds seek to acquire undermanaged, well-located assets across the world. Blackstone’s Core+ business invests in substantially stabilized real estate assets globally, through both institutional strategies and strategies tailored for income-focused individual investors including Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT). Blackstone Real Estate also operates one of the leading global real estate debt businesses, providing comprehensive financing solutions across the capital structure and risk spectrum, including management of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT).

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (“BREIT”) is a perpetual-life, institutional quality real estate investment platform that brings private real estate to income focused investors. BREIT invests primarily in stabilized, income-generating U.S. commercial real estate across key property types and to a lesser extent in real estate debt investments.

The BREIT Strategy & Management Associate will work closely with the BREIT team to support the management of all aspects of BREIT, including the development and execution of key strategic initiatives. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer of BREIT.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing analytical support and execution across key strategic initiatives for the fund and its investments, including:
• Fund-level performance metrics and forward-looking performance projections
• Portfolio construction and capital allocation strategy
• Balance sheet management, capital structure, interest rate hedging and financing strategy
• Liquidity management, distributions and cash flow analysis
• Capital raising initiatives and new product development
• Supporting investment activity by evaluating transaction- and portfolio-level considerations, contributing an investment-oriented mindset to strategic and capital allocation decisions
• Preparing materials for and participate in special projects and quarterly Board meetings
• Collaborating with various functions across Real Estate, including Acquisitions, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Shareholder Relations and Finance
• Potential opportunity to provide analytical support for broader Blackstone Real Estate initiatives, including cross-platform projects and ad-hoc strategic analyses for other funds

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated self-starters, work well in team-oriented environments, exercise sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should meet the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree with strong academic record; Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience; Real Estate Investing or Investment Banking preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a high degree of organization and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thrive in a highly collaborative environment with dynamic responsibilities and direct exposure to senior management
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and adapt in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Strong work ethic, professional integrity and a positive, results-oriented attitude

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.

COMPENSATION

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.

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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