Finance - Investment Operations - Analyst

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. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

Job Title:

Finance Investment Operations, Analyst

Job Description:

The Finance Investment Operations team plays a critical role in managing Blackstone’s Private Equity funds. This group is responsible for supporting investment transaction closings—both public and private—by collaborating closely with deal teams to ensure seamless execution and oversee global fund operations, which includes determining GAAP/waterfall transaction accounting, dry powder reporting and credit facility maintenance; investor services for the limited partners and ensuring compliance with LPAs, SEC, and Blackstone firm policies.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Support deal teams and Blackstone capital markets with the settlement of all public positions for the Private Equity drawdown funds
• Liaise with deal counsel, tax advisors’, and portfolio companies on investment transactions and support
• Facilitate and oversee transaction activity by collaborating with various business units to ensure seamless execution of key processes. This includes managing fundings, tracking proceeds, and ensuring accurate and timely booking of all related activity
• Assist with preparing capital calls, distributions, and cash management for strategic relationship clients
• Manage custody accounts and liaise with transfer agents, brokers, and banks to settle transactions
• Coordinate and process settlements requests (e.g., executing stock powers, authorized signatories, etc.)
• Responsible for margin loan affirmative covenants (e.g., compliance with LTV ratios, lender release requests, etc.)
• Report on public holdings for the fund and corporate reporting (e.g., trade blotters, lock-up periods, buy/black-out windows, legend restrictions, etc.)
• Manage the proxy voting process
• Liaise with legal to coordinate/assist with quarterly/ad-hoc SEC filing mandates (e.g., Form 4, 13D, 13F, 13G)
• Ensure proper adherence to SEC’s Custody Rule for the funds
• Act as a central point of coordination to streamline communication and maintain operational efficiency across teams
• Preparation of internal reporting to COO and Head of Finance
• Liaise with external and internal auditors
• Work with technology team to improve automation/reporting of manual processes
• Assist with special projects and internal ad hoc requests as needed

Qualifications:

Ideal candidate would have a commitment to excellence in their work product, strong time management skills, and a desire to learn. In addition, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of middle office private equity operations experience
• Experience with public trade settlement systems a plus
• Knowledge of securities laws and public filing requirements (e.g., Form 4) is a plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Works effectively in a professional environment and handles multiple projects and deadlines
• Builds strong work relationships and communicates effectively across multiple levels, functions, and locations

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:

$90,000 - $125,000

Actual base sa