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INTRODUCTION
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.
ABOUT THE JOB
Job Title: Real Estate, BREP Finance – Strategic Analytics & Product Management
The Blackstone Real Estate Partners (BREP) Product Specialist group is responsible for overseeing strategic product management, fund and portfolio analytics, capital and liquidity planning, and investor reporting activities across the BREP Global Opportunistic Fund platform. This team sits at the intersection of asset management, portfolio management, investor relations, executive leadership, and technology, driving performance insights and strategic decision-making across the business.
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Associate to support global product management and analytics initiatives across the platform. In addition to core analytics and reporting responsibilities, the role will have exposure to ongoing technology enhancement and process modernization efforts, including initiatives focused on improving automation, data accessibility, and reporting efficiency in an evolving technology environment.
This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple regions, including the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and across a broad range of functions, contributing to global initiatives that shape how the business tracks, analyzes, and communicates financial performance.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most sophisticated real estate investment platforms. The position offers visibility across global teams, exposure to senior management, and the opportunity to help shape the future of how performance, analytics, and financial data are delivered across Blackstone Real Estate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Analytics & Portfolio Insights
- Drive the process on forecasting and analysis of asset dispositions across the BREP global platform, including evaluation of implications to fund performance and economics
- Analyze fund, portfolio, and investment-level performance metrics to deliver business insights
- Prepare and maintain recurring analytics, management reports, and executive dashboards
- Support strategic business analyses and ad hoc projects for senior leadership
- Monitor key performance indicators, identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Liquidity Planning & Financial Analysis
- Support liquidity planning, capital activity tracking, and forecasting analyses across global funds
- Assist in evaluating cash flows, funding needs, and portfolio-level liquidity considerations
- Monitor and optimize line of credit capacity utilization, mitigate liquidity risk, and enhance fund performance
Internal & External Reporting
- Prepare fund and investor reporting deliverables and assist in the preparation of fund updates, presentations, and performance materials
- Develop materials for earnings, fundraising, investor discussions, and leadership meetings
Technology & Process Enhancement
- Contribute to reporting infrastructure enhancements, data management initiatives, and workflow optimization efforts
- Support ongoing technology modernization initiatives focused on improving scalability, automation, and reporting efficiency
- Partner with internal resources in evaluating and implementing emerging technology and AI-enabled solutions to enhance analytics, reporting capabilities, and operational workflows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Math, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with strong record of academic achievement
- 3+ years of experience in a financial analytics, advisory, or valuations related role
- Exposure to private close ended real estate, private equity, or alternative assets
- Effectively collaborates across teams, summarizes complex issues, and drives actionable insights
- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills, including experience working with large data sets and validation processes. iLevel experience a plus
- Experience with Claude, Co-Work, Benchmark, NormAI, or similar tools is a plus
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical rigor, and skills managing multiple priorities under deadlines
- Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement
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: $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
- 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Real Estate Finance
Target firms with a history of H-1B filings
Real estate investment trusts, private equity real estate funds, and commercial mortgage platforms file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Prioritize employers with a documented sponsorship history rather than assuming any finance firm will sponsor.
Lead with your quantitative skills early
Real estate finance roles compete on modeling precision. Emphasize Excel, Argus, and DCF analysis experience in your resume. Employers sponsoring OPT students want evidence you can contribute to deals immediately, not after a learning curve.
Pursue your STEM OPT extension if eligible
If your degree in finance, economics, or accounting is STEM-designated, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. That gives you up to three years of OPT, significantly increasing your value to employers weighing sponsorship timelines.
Frame sponsorship as a retention investment
Real estate finance has high turnover. Emphasize to hiring managers that sponsoring your H-1B reduces churn risk. Employees who require sponsorship tend to stay longer, which is a genuine advantage in relationship-heavy deal environments.
Get your real estate license during OPT
Many states allow F-1 OPT holders to obtain a real estate salesperson or broker license. Holding one signals commitment to the field and removes a barrier employers cite when hesitating to sponsor international finance candidates.
Network inside real estate finance associations
Urban Land Institute, NAIOP, and CRE Finance Council chapters host events where analysts and associates meet hiring decision-makers directly. In-person relationships accelerate sponsorship conversations that cold applications rarely open.
Real Estate Finance OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work in real estate finance roles?
Yes. Real estate finance positions in financial analysis, asset management, acquisitions, and debt underwriting all qualify as practical training directly related to eligible degree fields including finance, economics, real estate, and accounting. Your OPT employment must be in a role that is directly related to your major area of study, and real estate finance roles meet that standard for most quantitative business degrees.
Do real estate finance employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship rates vary by employer type. Large REITs, institutional asset managers, and commercial mortgage-backed securities platforms sponsor H-1B petitions with relative regularity. Smaller boutique shops and regional brokerage firms are less likely to sponsor. Browsing OPT-friendly postings on Migrate Mate helps you identify which employers in real estate finance are actively open to candidates who need work authorization support.
Does a finance or economics degree qualify for STEM OPT extension in real estate roles?
It depends on your specific degree program's CIP code. Economics (CIP 45.0601) and certain finance programs are STEM-designated under DHS guidelines, making graduates eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A general business or real estate administration degree may not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility, as the extension significantly affects how long you can work in real estate finance before H-1B sponsorship is required.
What real estate finance job titles are most likely to lead to sponsorship?
Roles that require specialized financial modeling, underwriting, or structured finance expertise tend to attract sponsorship more than generalist positions. Titles like financial analyst, real estate acquisitions analyst, debt underwriter, and asset management associate are strong targets. These roles map clearly to degree requirements, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument employers make when filing H-1B petitions on your behalf.
How should I handle the OPT reporting requirements while working in real estate finance?
You must report any change in employer, job title, or work address to your DSO within 10 days. Real estate finance roles sometimes involve working across multiple properties or office locations, so confirm with your DSO how multi-site work arrangements should be reported. Failing to keep your SEVP record updated can jeopardize your OPT authorization even if you are employed in a fully qualifying role.