Portfolio Management AVP

Job Description

Overview

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com . Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn , X (Twitter) , and Instagram .

Valuations & Analytics, AVP

Blackstone’s Portfolio Management - Valuations and Analytics team is looking for an AVP to support Blackstone’s Infrastructure and Hedge Fund Solutions Strategies. The core focus of the group is to prepare, evaluate, analyze, and summarize portfolio investment valuation results. In addition to valuations, the team is called upon to handle a variety of ad hoc and recurring analyses related to portfolio monitoring and reporting.

Assist in day-to-day management of the team including, but not limited to, deliverable tracking, model development, valuation model reviews, presentation to senior leaders, and completion of ad-hoc deliverables

Lead the completion of valuation models in line with Blackstone’s valuation policy as well as requisite external guidance

Drive the onboarding process for new portfolio investments and ensure proper data collection procedures are in place

Manage the annual audit as well as interim reviews with third party valuation firms

Lead enhancements and improvements to the group’s valuations and reporting processes, procedures, offshore resources, and use of technology

Manage the creation and development of presentation materials to effectively communicate results within the Infrastructure group and wider Blackstone

Lead presentation of valuation results to various internal committees, external auditors, and limited partners

Assist in the on-going training and development of analysts and associates

Work closely with the Management Reporting team to provide inputs as well as other portfolio investment information to aid in the completion of planning deliverables

Maintain relationships with core constituencies including, deal professionals, Fund COO/CAO, Institutional Client Services, Operating Team, Accounting, Operations and Finance teams

This is designed to be a role involving mentorship with trajectory toward greater managerial responsibilities based on performance

Qualifications

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Preferred Qualifications

Strong interpersonal skills, high EQ, and the ability to confidently and competently handle interactions with deal professionals, Asset Management, and portfolio company representatives

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.

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or similar discipline (CFA and/or CPA a plus)
Experience working in a dynamic environment that requires execution of recurring deliverables as well as projects and initiatives in support of a rapidly growing business
Thorough understanding of ASC 820 and corresponding valuation guidance.
Familiarity with a wide range of valuation approaches (e.g.
Income, Market, Yield Analysis, OPM, Contingent Claims, PWERM etc.)
A self-motivated individual with strong work ethic and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Confidence presenting to large groups of senior leaders (e.g. Firmwide Valuation Committee, Board of Directors)
Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is required
Experience managing a team a plus

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