2027 Blackstone Strategic Partners, GP Stakes 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 Strategic Partners, GP Stakes Summer Analyst

Job Title

Summer Analyst

Business Unit

Strategic Partners, GP Stakes

Strategic Partners  

Blackstone Strategic Partners is a global leader in illiquid fund investing, with $89B of Assets Under Management. We offer a range of liquidity opportunities to both limited and general partners, including secondaries, GP Stakes and co-investments across private markets. Founded in 2000, we are one of the world’s largest and most established secondaries platforms spanning private equity, infrastructure and real estate asset classes.

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 GP Stakes strategy pursues minority investments in private equity and other private-market managers. Summer Analysts within our GP Stakes strategy will have the chance to evaluate and engage in investments in a variety of private equity firms and other private-market alternative asset management firms. The investment process develops both the financial analysis of investment banking and the strategic thinking of management consulting together with a “principal” mindset. As a result, our Summer Analysts enhance their skillsets in business and gain firsthand experience with a wide range of private equity firms and investment strategies.

Summer Analysts at Blackstone can participate in all aspects of a given project and be staffed on several assignments at once. Due to the relatively small size of the professional staff, Summer Analysts can assume integral roles on deal teams. Summer Analysts are involved with the due diligence, evaluation, structuring, and financing of transactions and regularly attend internal meetings, management sessions, and negotiations.

This is an opportunity for a strong performer with accounting, financial, analytical, and research skills gained through personal investing, academic work, and professional experience.

Responsibilities:

• Investment research.

• Financial analysis, valuation, and modeling.

• Industry and competitive analysis.

• Business diligence.

• Drafting memoranda for internal and external use.

• Assistance in the execution 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. 

In addition, the successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:

• Driven individual with a strong sense of professional integrity.

• Highly motivated and resourceful; multi-tasks effectively and focuses on delivering results.

• An enthusiastic team member who collaborates well with others and builds strong working relationships.

• Open to feedback and focused on achieving excellence.

• Client-focused and committed to developing creative solutions.

To be considered for the 2027 Summer Analyst Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate studen