Private Equity Strategies - Valuations & Analytics, Associate

Description

• Drive the onboarding process for new portfolio investments and ensure proper data collection procedures are in place
• Prepare valuation models reviews, presentations for leaders, and ad-hoc deliverables
• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
• Maintain relationships with deal professionals, Institutional Client Services, Portfolio Operations, Accounting, Operations, and Finance teams
• Assist in the presentation of valuation results to various internal committees, external auditors, and limited partners
• Update valuation templates each quarter, including discounted cash flow (DCF), performance multiple (PM), and other valuation models
• Drive enhancements and improvements to the group’s valuations and reporting processes, procedures, offshore resources, and use of technology
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Manage the creation and development of presentation materials to effectively communicate results within the Private Equity Strategies group and wider Blackstone
• Apply valuation methodologies in line with Blackstone’s valuation policy as well as requisite external guidance
• Work closely with Private Equity Management Reporting to provide inputs as well as other portfolio investment information to aid in the completion of planning deliverables
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
• Respond to auditor inquiries and coordinate valuation reviews with third party valuation firms

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is required
• Experience working in a dynamic environment that requires execution of recurring deliverables as well as projects and initiatives in support of a growing business
• 3+ years of experience in valuations, transaction services, a private equity fund, consulting, or other relevant analytical roles
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or similar discipline (CFA and/or CPA a plus)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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 highly motivated individual with strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, high EQ, confidently and competently handles interactions with deal professionals, Asset Management, and portfolio company representatives

Benefits

Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

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 on local market comparables.

$110,000 - $150,000

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance