2027 Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, Summer 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.

2027 Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Summer Analyst

Job Title

Summer Analyst

Business Unit

Tactical Opportunities

Tactical Opportunities

Tactical Opportunities (Tac Opps) is Blackstone's opportunistic investment platform. The Tac Opps team invests globally across asset classes, industries, and geographies, seeking to identify and execute on attractive, differentiated investment opportunities. As part of the strategy, the team leverages the intellectual capital across Blackstone’s various businesses while continuously optimizing its approach in the face of ever-changing market conditions.  

Program Description

Blackstone's Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week in-person experience, offering participants extensive exposure across the firm. This program provides Summer Analysts with valuable guidance through mentorship, continuous feedback, technical and soft skill training, networking opportunities with professionals across the firm, and the unique chance to fully immerse themselves in Blackstone's culture.

Job Description

Blackstone’s Summer Analyst program is a unique experience among financial firms, enabling participants to enhance well-rounded skillsets and a fine-tuned business mind. Upon completion of training, Blackstone Summer Analysts will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of projects and be staffed on a few assignments at one time. Due to the relatively small size of the professional staff, Summer Analysts can assume integral roles on deal teams.

Summer Analysts will work closely with the investment team on sourcing, due diligence, and executing investment opportunities.  This is an opportunity for a top performer who has exceptional analytical capabilities, a strong passion for investing, and the drive to learn quickly and contribute meaningfully in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Investment research

• Financial analysis, valuation, and modeling

• Industry and competitive analysis

• Business diligence

• Drafting of memoranda for internal and external use

• Assistance in the execution and financing of transactions

• Conduct research on companies, industries, and asset classes

• Perform all pertinent financial analyses, including discounted cash flow, comparable, and precedent transactions

• Prepare due diligence packs for the investment team, providing relevant, informative analytics and background research

• Conduct interviews with industry experts

• Prepare written summaries and presentation materials for the investment team

• Build detailed operating models on prospective deals

• Draft information memorandum and marketing materials for the investment team

• Provide overall support to investment team  

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 ideal candidate should possess resourcefulness and thoroughness in conducting financial analyses and research. They should work well independently and have good project management and multi-tasking skills; and strong written, presentation and oral communication skills.

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