Blackstone Credit & Insurance– Liquid Credit Strategies, Trader at Blackstone

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Asset Management, Credit, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Undergraduate degree
2+ years of trading experience in credit trading
Existing sales and trading relationships (preferred)
Proficiency in trading platforms: Bloomberg, MarketAxess, TradeWeb and TruMid
Effectively manages multiple tasks on the trading desk
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage both internal and external business relationships
Strong sense of teamwork, ethics and professional accountability
Works well in a team-driven working group, highly motivated, intelligent, with sound judgment and demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors

Responsibilities

Work with High Yield (HY) and Investment Grade (IG) portfolio managers and the broader trading desk to execute in the primary and secondary markets
Understand portfolio needs and generate investment ideas
Trade treasuries, municipal bonds, and CDS
Communicate market and trading color to broader investment discussions with portfolio managers, research analysts and other traders
Track spreads and other market data for portfolio managers and research analysts
Identify relationships across markets and potential trades that arise from those relationships
Build upon relationships with existing Wall Street sales / trading / syndicate desks
Back up other traders across loans, high yield, municipals, private placements, and distressed credit

Skills

High Yield Trading

Investment Grade Trading

Credit Trading

Primary Markets Trading

Secondary Markets Trading

Portfolio Management

Trading Desk

Blackstone

Global alternative asset management firm

About Blackstone

Blackstone is a leader in alternative asset management, focusing on private equity, real estate, and credit investments. The firm manages over $1.1 trillion in assets and partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets, aiming to create strong businesses that deliver lasting value. Its main products, BREIT and BCRED, cater to income-focused investors, while the On-Demand Continuing Education Program helps educate investors on private market topics. Blackstone's goal is to identify economic trends and invest in industry-leading businesses to generate strong returns.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1985Year Founded

$18,081.8MTotal Funding

UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Financial Services, Real Estate, EducationIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition in AI may lead to overvaluation and market saturation.

Potential regulatory scrutiny due to significant investments in diverse sectors.

Economic instability in Europe could impact returns from European investments.

Differentiation

Blackstone is a global leader in alternative asset management with $1.1 trillion AUM.

The firm specializes in private equity, real estate, and credit investments.

Blackstone partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets.

Upsides

Blackstone's $300M investment in DDN shows a strategic pivot towards AI-driven growth sectors.

The €250M investment in Sia Partners expands Blackstone's footprint in AI consulting services.

Partnership with Jersey Mike’s indicates investment in established consumer brands with growth potential.

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