Blackstone Strategic Partners – Vice President, Private Equity Venture Capital

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: Blackstone Strategic Partners
 

Business Group Overview:

Blackstone Strategic Partners is a global capital solutions provider, with $91B of investor capital 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.

Job Title: Blackstone Strategic Partners – Vice President, Private Equity Venture Capital

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform diligence and evaluate a diverse range of transactions, including LP portfolio secondaries, GP-led single and multi-asset transactions, co-investments, primary commitments and other unique deals.
• Conduct thorough assessments across various alternative investment asset classes, geographies and industries to inform investment decisions.
• Develop detailed financial models of underlying companies, funds, and portfolios.
• Ensure robust analysis that informs investment decisions, including scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external intermediaries to manage the diligence process effectively.
• Conduct company level investment analysis including valuation, market and competitive positioning, financial performance, risk factors and exit optionality, among others.
• Prepare detailed investment memoranda and presentations for the investment committee, summarizing key findings, risks and recommendations for each transaction.
• Actively participate in investment committee meetings, presenting analyses and addressing questions from committee members to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Assist in negotiating terms and conditions of secondary transactions, ensuring alignment with Blackstone’s investment objectives and risk profile.
• Collaborate closely with legal and compliance teams to review transaction documents, ensuring that all agreements align with regulatory requirements and Blackstone’s internal policies.
• Oversee the transaction closing process, coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure timely execution and addressing any issues that arise during the closing phase.
• Build and maintain a robust network of relationships with intermediaries, fund managers and industry contacts to source secondary investment opportunities.
• Represent Blackstone at industry conferences and events to enhance visibility and gather market intelligence.
• Develop a systematic approach of pipeline management to track and evaluate potential deals.
• Regularly monitor the performance of existing secondary investments, analyzing financial reports and market developments to assess ongoing viability and strategic fit.
• Monitor fundamental economic, industrial and corporate developments by analyzing information from financial publications and services, investment banking firms, government agencies, trade publications, company sources and personal interviews.
• Prepare and deliver reports and strategic presentations for internal stakeholders, summarizing key insights, emerging trends and actionable recommendations.
• Assist with recruiting initiatives and help develop and improve processes and infrastructure to enhance team effectiveness.
• Provide mentorship through formal and informal avenues, actively guiding junior team members in their professional development.
• Assist in fundraising activities by preparing materials, conducting market research and engaging