Finance - Investment Operations - Private Equity - Senior Vice President

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The Private Equity Finance – Operations group is responsible for all aspects of fund management and investment operations related to certain Blackstone’s funds. Additionally, the group supports the deal teams and internal marketing groups.

Looking for candidates with specific interest in:

• Investment Fund Management
• Cash Management and Fund Liquidity
• Technology & Process Improvement
• Process & Project Management

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

• Coordinate all aspects of Fund administration related to managing Funds
• Work with deal teams/fund counsel/tax advisors and portfolio company (“PC”) management on investment transactions and support
• Cash management including LP capital activity and credit facility analysis
• Manage and forecast credit facility usage including subscription credit facilities and NAV based credit facilities
• Manage capacity on the funds’ credit lines as well as borrowing base compliance/covenants
• Managing a team of 4+ individuals as well as an off-shore team
• Forecasting PC cash-flow and fund capital call needs
• Reading and interpreting LPAs and credit agreements
• Managing responsibilities and assignments delegated to the junior NY and offshore teams
• Monitor fund LPA limitations and deal certificate compliance
• Oversee KYC/AML related inquiries including fund and investment structure charts
• Liaise with the fund accountants on deal transaction data
• Work with technology team to improve automation/reporting of manual processes
• Assist with special projects and internal ad hoc requests as needed

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred, but not required
• Experience with Capital Markets and Credit Facility management
• 12+ Years of public accounting, private equity fund accounting, or private equity fund operations experience
• Periodic travel to New York may be required
• Strong technical modeling skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in a dynamic professional environment and handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across multiple levels, functions and regions
• Effectively work and communicate with members of the team to ensure established deadlines are being met in an efficient, accurate and thorough manner
• Desire to implement process improvement opportunities
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) required

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:

$210,000 - $275,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based o