Private Wealth, Product Strategist, Principal at Blackstone

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset Management, Private Wealth, Alternative InvestmentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7-10 years in investment banking, asset management consulting, or a related field, with exposure to DC pensions or retirement solutions
  • Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to write effectively, with strong communication and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with DC pension markets, securities, investment strategies, and relevant regulatory frameworks
  • Understanding of retirement plan structures and client needs across EMEA
  • Desire to work in a collaborative team environment across multiple geographies
  • Willingness to travel for in-person client engagements
  • Foreign language skills (e.g., French, Italian) are a plus but not required

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of Defined Contribution (DC) pension solutions in partnership with EMEA distribution channels, ensuring alignment with client retirement objectives, portfolio requirements, and market demand
  • Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle for DC pension structures, from concept through to launch, ensuring adherence to all relevant EMEA regulatory frameworks and jurisdictional constraints
  • Anticipate and influence regulatory change by monitoring retirement and pensions legislation across EMEA, engaging with relevant trade associations to shape industry dialogue
  • Align global strategy by partnering with US Product Strategy teams to ensure consistency, knowledge sharing, and scalability of DC pension initiatives across regions
  • Collaborate across business functions, including Marketing, Sales and Investor Services to support DC pension initiatives

Skills

Product Strategy
Product Development
Defined Contribution Pensions
DC Solutions
Private Wealth
Alternative Investments
Wealth Management
Institutional Investors
Pensions

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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