Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA)- Investment Associate (CIO Office – Absolute Return)

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.

Business Group Overview:

Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA) manages $90 billion across a diversified set of businesses. We strive to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients across market cycles. Our strategies include Absolute Return, Multi-Strategy, Total Portfolio Management, and Public Real Assets. 

Job Title: BXMA - Investment Associate (CIO Office – Absolute Return)

Job Description:

The Absolute Return strategy is the largest of BXMA’s businesses.  The CIO Office oversees the strategy, delivering customized portfolio solutions to clients through a combination of external fund allocations and direct investments.  The Investment Associate/VP will work directly with the CIO Office, conducting various investment, market, and portfolio analyses in addition to managing workflows and engaging with internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Project Leadership.  Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across multiple teams and business lines. Ensure projects are well-defined, progress is tracked against milestones, and deliverables are met within established timelines.

• Research & Analysis.  Conduct regular and ad hoc research to inform key investment decisions and contribute to client deliverables.  Source, evaluate, and present insights on financial markets, investment strategies, industry trends, portfolio holdings, and performance. Develop high-quality presentations that clearly communicate complex investment concepts.

• Content Creation.  Produce best-in-class content for both internal and external consumption with a focus on thought leadership and driving commercial outcomes.

• Internal Communications.  Represent the CIO Office in communications with BXMA staff and other internal stakeholders, helping increase connectivity.  Gather and synthesize information from across the organization, consolidating business priorities and KPIs into executive-ready dashboards and updates.

• Process Management.  Organize and optimize workflows to enhance efficiency and ensure timely execution of critical tasks. Assess existing processes, recommend improvements, and design new frameworks as needed to support evolving business needs.

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound professional judgment, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.  In addition to strong analytical and time management skills, the successful candidate must have:

• At least 3+ years of professional experience in investment banking, sales & trading, management consulting, or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of capital markets, corporate finance, and investment strategies commonly employed by alternative asset managers.

• Proven skill to analyze, interpret, and synthesize complex data to support strategic decision-making.

• Demonstrated talent to manage ad hoc projects independently with minimal oversight.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Tableau and Python is a plus.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the skill to convey information clearly and concisely.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.