Blackstone Credit & Insurance - Forecasting and Fund Modeling, Associate

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 www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

Blackstone Credit & Insurance

Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) is one of the world’s leading credit investors. Our investments span the credit markets, including private investment grade, asset based lending, public investment grade and high yield, sustainable resources, infrastructure debt, collateralized loan obligations, direct lending and opportunistic credit. We seek to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for institutional and individual investors by offering companies capital needed to strengthen and grow their businesses. BXCI is also a leading provider of investment management services for insurers, helping those companies better deliver for policyholders through our world-class capabilities in investment grade private credit.

 

The Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis team performs analyses and financial reporting of BXCI’s results and originates and executes strategic initiatives. 

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:  

·        Maintaining and enhancing BXCI’s operating and fund models to create firm forecasts and projections – the operating model is supported by individual fund models, and projects all types of cash flows for every product

·        Working closely with the investment team with requests, including updating fund models, PM reporting and various ad hoc requests

·        Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual materials on BXCI’s financial results for presentation to Senior Leadership

·        Assisting in managing the AUM reporting process

·        Preparing ad hoc financial analyses requested by Senior Leadership

·        Liaising with investor relations on new product development

·        Assisting with technology initiatives

·        Special finance projects determined by the needs of Senior Leadership

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. 

The successful candidate must have:

·        Undergraduate degree

·        3+ years of professional work experience

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred

·        Prior experience in investment banking or FP&A preferred

·        Strong analytical skills and detail oriented

·        Exceptionally strong financial modeling skills

·        Capability to work in a dynamic environment and handle multiple projects

·        Possess a strong work ethic and professional integrity, a team player

·        Excellent time management skills and highly organized

·        Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment

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