Blackstone Hiring for Private Equity – Analyst, Sydney at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Full Time

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 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, Twitter, and Instagram.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial data and developments in financial markets important to the business at Blackstone.
• Act as point person for transactions: work with senior management and coordinating external adviser and consultant responsibilities.
• Conduct research of targeted industries for investment purposes.
• Perform valuation analyses of prospective investment opportunities under consideration, including the assessment of financial risks.
• Compare a company’s financial data with other companies of the same industry, size and location to forecast industry trends.
• Design and develop quantitative models to assess the economic performance of targeted companies.
• Prepare written analyses and evaluations of investment opportunities for use by Blackstone management and review by clients.
• Oversee the execution of transactions.
• Participate in both internal and external client meetings, negotiation of contracts and other agreements, and due diligence sessions.
• Oversee current portfolio companies and analyze potential exit opportunities.

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:

• 1-3 years of investment banking, Private Equity, or management consulting experience, and have prior experience in leading due diligence work streams
• Experience with analysis and execution of all deal types within Private Equity arena
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in fluent/native English
• Strong financial modeling and analysis skills, preferably with prior independent experience handling complex financial models
• Has the ability to present and liaise with clients at all levels and managing existing relationships
• High potential leadership skills and also team players who are comfortable working in a smaller office environment
• Flexible and takes initiative
• High level of professionalism and integrity

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.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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