Government Relations - Executive Assistant at Blackstone

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Private Equity, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of administrative assistant experience supporting a team of 3 or more members of senior management
  • Strong communication skills; high EQ
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing tasks and deadlines
  • Perform duties with the highest level of confidentiality and professional integrity
  • Experience with coordinating travel arrangements; familiarity with Concur is preferred
  • An independent worker with strong follow-through skills
  • Ability to build strong professional relationships with key players and management
  • Extensive familiarity with Microsoft suite
  • Work well in a team-driven working group, highly motivated, intelligent, sound judgment, demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors

Responsibilities

  • Managing calendar(s) including scheduling internal and external appointments, confirming meetings, coordinating with other assistants
  • Answering calls and acting as a gatekeeper
  • Acting as back-up support for other senior professionals
  • Booking conference rooms for internal and external meetings; meeting and greeting guests, registering guests in the visitor’s system
  • Completion of detailed corporate expenses including tracking receipts and reimbursements
  • Coordinating international & domestic travel arrangements including flights, visas/passports, cars, hotels, and other reservations
  • Maintaining and organizing digital files in Box
  • Processing of invoices via Coupa, ensuring proper expense coding
  • Assisting with a variety of bespoke projects, including event planning, strategic operations, and process improvement initiatives

Skills

Calendar Management
Travel Coordination
Expense Reporting
Invoice Processing
Event Planning
Coupa
Box
Visa Processing
Guest Registration

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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