Blackstone Tactical Opportunities – Senior Associate at Blackstone

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Private Equity, Alternative Investments, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in related occupations
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in conducting due diligence, investment evaluation, financial analyses, deal structuring and legal documentation for companies to purchase in whole or in part across the United States
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in closing transactions and investing in the equity capital of companies
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in working with the management teams and boards of directors of companies that are wholly or partially owned by a private equity fund in the United States
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in preparing and discussing transaction evaluation materials with an Investment Committee at a large asset manager
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in evaluating opportunities and building detailed financial models to invest in the common equity, preferred equity and debt of businesses
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working with management teams that operate businesses in the media industry and evaluating how to improve the profitability and exit opportunities for businesses

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all aspects of evaluating new opportunities for opportunistic investments across asset classes and across different types of securities
  • Play a pivotal role in every step of an investment transaction, including due diligence, investment committee discussions, transaction execution, and negotiations, among others
  • Perform extensive due diligence which includes investment screening, thesis development, quantitative financial analysis, competitive market analysis, industry and thematic research, leading discussions with management teams, and formulating business plans for companies and investment targets
  • Coordinate and work directly with industry-leading executives, advisors and other key stakeholders as part of diligence
  • Prepare transaction evaluation materials to discuss the merits of a transaction with Blackstone’s senior investment decision makers for investment committee discussions
  • Lead all aspects of deal execution to complete a transaction, which includes deal structuring, raising financing with lenders, negotiating transaction agreements with counterparties and other legal documentation
  • Work closely with existing portfolio companies and their management teams to enhance sales, improve profitability, evaluate acquisition and refinancing opportunities, and run processes to sell portfolio companies
  • Manage Blackstone’s Associates and Analysts, and help build the Tactical Opportunities group culture
  • Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Due Diligence
Financial Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Market Analysis
Industry Research
Investment Screening
Thesis Development
Transaction Execution
Negotiation
Business Planning

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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