Blackstone OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Blackstone hires OPT students across finance, technology, and operations roles, making it a recognized employer for F-1 students seeking real-world experience in investment and asset management. Its E-Verify enrollment supports STEM OPT extensions, and the firm has a track record of transitioning OPT employees to H-1B visa sponsorship.
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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.
Business Unit Overview
Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone’s real estate business was founded in 1991 and has US $315 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).
Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust, Inc. (“BXDC”) is a newly launched, NYSE-listed data center investment REIT.
Job Overview
The Associate will be a member of the BXDC Finance team and will support accounting, financial reporting, controls, close processes, and internal reporting for BXDC. This individual will work closely with senior members of the BXDC Finance team and coordinate with internal Blackstone teams and external service providers.
The role will assist with preparation and review of recurring financial deliverables, support public company reporting processes, help maintain control documentation, and contribute to ad hoc analyses and projects. The Associate should be detail-oriented, highly organized, analytical, and eager to learn in a fast-paced finance environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of financial schedules, reconciliations, supporting analyses, and reporting packages.
- Support preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables, including Form 10-Q/K support, earnings materials, board materials, and internal management reporting.
- Assist with the review and validation of investment-level results, acquisition activity, valuation activity, debt activity, capitalization activity, and corporate-level activity.
- Coordinate with portfolio companies, operating partners, fund administrators, auditors, and internal Blackstone teams to obtain, review, and summarize financial information.
- Prepare schedules and analyses supporting BXDC accounting policies, reporting processes, SOX controls, and public company operating requirements.
- Support documentation and testing of internal controls, including maintaining process narratives, control support, and audit-ready documentation.
- Assist in compiling materials and analyses for senior management, auditors, board reporting, investor-facing materials, and other stakeholder deliverables.
- Help track and analyze investment closings, capital raising activity, debt balances, subscriptions, redemptions, and other activity impacting BXDC reporting.
- Assist with technical accounting research and documentation for areas such as acquisitions, consolidations, and new accounting policies, under the supervision of senior team members.
- Partner with Blackstone finance, tax, operations, legal, investor relations, and investment teams on recurring reporting and ad hoc requests.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, templates, reconciliations, and workflow efficiency.
- Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or above in Accounting or Finance.
- 3+ years of public and/or private accounting experience.
- Experience with real estate, REITs, asset management, financial services, public companies, or SEC reporting preferred.
- Strong accounting foundation and familiarity with GAAP.
- Familiarity with financial statements, reconciliations, close processes, internal controls, and management reporting.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced, dynamic culture.
- Strong work ethic, sound judgment, and desire to learn and grow as a professional.
- Ideal candidates will demonstrate intellectual curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
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:
$110,000 - $150,000
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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Target Blackstone's analyst and associate pipelines
Blackstone's investment, technology, and operations divisions hire most OPT students through structured analyst and associate programs. Applying directly to these tracks, rather than general openings, puts your application in front of the teams most experienced with OPT employment authorization.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT
Not every Blackstone role qualifies for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Cross-reference your offer letter job title against your degree's CIP code using O*NET before accepting, so you know whether your authorization window is 12 or 36 months total.
Verify Blackstone's E-Verify enrollment before your STEM extension
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the time you apply. Blackstone participates in E-Verify, but confirm enrollment status with your HR contact before your DSO submits the I-983 training plan to USCIS.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage data
Asset management firms like Blackstone set compensation by level and function. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific job title and location before negotiating, so your offer aligns with the wage floor that will matter when H-1B sponsorship begins.
Build your H-1B case from day one on OPT
Blackstone's OPT-to-H-1B transition depends on demonstrating specialty occupation from the start. Document how your degree field directly applies to your daily responsibilities, keep copies of your offer letter and job description, and flag any role changes to HR so your petition accurately reflects your actual duties.
Use Migrate Mate to identify Blackstone's visa filing history
Before your interview, research Blackstone's LCA and H-1B filing history by job title and location. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL data so you can enter salary discussions and sponsorship conversations knowing which roles the firm has sponsored in the past.
Blackstone OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Blackstone sponsor OPT visas?
Blackstone does not sponsor OPT itself, USCIS grants OPT work authorization directly to F-1 students. What Blackstone does is hire students who already hold an OPT EAD and, crucially, it is enrolled in E-Verify, which allows STEM-eligible employees to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension through their DSO.
Which departments at Blackstone typically hire OPT students?
Blackstone most commonly hires OPT students in investment analysis, portfolio operations, technology, and finance functions. Roles in private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure teams tend to attract candidates from finance, economics, computer science, and engineering programs, which also align well with STEM OPT eligibility for technical roles.
How do I navigate the OPT-to-H-1B transition at Blackstone?
Start the conversation with HR during your OPT period, well before the H-1B registration window opens in March. Blackstone has sponsored H-1B visas across multiple functions, but you'll need to confirm that your specific role meets the specialty occupation standard. Use Migrate Mate to review Blackstone's past H-1B filings by job title before that discussion.
What is the timeline for STEM OPT approval when working at Blackstone?
You must file your STEM OPT extension application with USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Your DSO submits the updated I-20 and I-983 training plan. USCIS issues a receipt that extends your work authorization by 180 days while the application is pending, so apply early to avoid any employment gap.
How do I find open OPT roles at Blackstone?
Search Blackstone's careers portal using filters for early-career, analyst, and associate-level openings. Look specifically for roles tied to programs that explicitly welcome F-1 candidates or OPT employment authorization. Migrate Mate also filters job listings by employers with verified visa filing histories, helping you prioritize applications to firms with a demonstrated record of sponsoring immigration-related transitions.
How does Blackstone hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Blackstone can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Blackstone's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.