2026 Blackstone Private Equity 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.

2026 Blackstone Private Equity Summer Analyst (New York and San Francisco)

Employer

Blackstone

Job Title                                    

Summer Analyst

Business Unit

Private Equity

Private Equity  

With $158 billion of assets under management, Blackstone’s corporate private equity business has been a global leader since 1985. We uncover value by identifying great companies and enhancing their performance by providing strategic capital and outstanding management talent. We aim to grow stronger enterprises, create jobs, and enable our portfolio companies to build lasting value for our investors, their employees and all stakeholders.

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 Capital Partners (BCP) offers Summer Analysts a unique opportunity to engage in the acquisition of large-cap and midsized companies across a variety of sectors. The investment process develops both the financial analysis toolkit of investment banking and the strategic thinking mindset of management consulting, resulting in a unique opportunity to develop a well-rounded and comprehensive skill set in business.

Summer Analysts at Blackstone are given similar responsibilities as a full-time analyst, with the opportunity to participate in all aspects of a given project and be staffed on several assignments at once. Summer Analysts can assume integral roles within their deal teams and will work directly with senior professionals. Summer Analysts are involved with the diligence, evaluation, structuring, and financing of transactions and regularly attend investment committee meetings, management sessions, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Investment research
• Financial analysis, valuation, and LBO modeling
• Industry and competitive analysis
• Business diligence
• Drafting of memoranda for internal and external use
• Assistance in the execution and financing of transactions

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:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A desire to work in a team environment with dynamic roles
• A basic knowledge of accounting and finance (including financial modeling)
• highly motivated to find solutions independently
• Sincere commitment to professional development
• Excellent attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity
• Good judgment

To be considered for the 2026 Summer Analyst Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student
• Anticipated graduation date: Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
• Resume must include expected graduati