Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing – Quantitative Research Analyst at Blackstone

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Investment Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupations
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in multi-asset portfolio optimization and/or a related quantitative occupation performing statistical analysis and building mathematical models in the financial industry
  • Minimum 2 years of experience understanding hedge fund strategies and market dynamics, including discretionary macro, systematic equity, CTAs, event-driven equities, and volatility-based strategies, with hands-on experience analyzing market risk exposures and reporting performance attribution
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a role requiring strong programming proficiency in Python and SQL, with hands-on experience in developing systematic investment engines, data pipelines, and automation frameworks for portfolio construction
  • Minimum 2 years of experience leveraging financial data services and analytics tools, including hands-on experience and proficiency with Bloomberg (BQL/BLP/BQuant), Snowflake, and Tableau for position monitoring, risk assessment, and performance attribution
  • Minimum 2 years of experience sourcing, cleaning, managing, and analyzing large data sets
  • Minimum 2 years of experience applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to financial datasets, such as Gaussian Mixture Models for regime classifications, factor-based risk decompositions, and asset volatility time-series analysis
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in financial engineering and mathematical modeling with competency in options, fixed income, linear algebra, probability theory, statistics and machine learning, financial time-series analysis, numerical methods and optimization (experience can be concurrent)

Responsibilities

  • Support BXMA’s Quantitative Research team in optimization and risk analytics across BXMA’s businesses
  • Research systematic investment strategies that leverage BXMA’s proprietary data
  • Ongoing development and maintenance of internal data solutions with a focus on highly scalable and computationally efficient data and analytical infrastructure
  • Develop portfolio analytics across portfolio construction, optimization and risk modeling
  • Conduct signal research using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques utilizing conventional and alternative data sources, including proprietary BXMA and Blackstone data
  • Collaborate across other BXMA groups, including Investment teams, Operations, Treasury and Legal
  • Perform responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques
  • Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Quantitative Research
Machine Learning
Statistical Techniques
Portfolio Optimization
Risk Modeling
Portfolio Analytics
Data Infrastructure
Signal Research
Risk Analytics

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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