Strategic Planning and Analysis, Associate at Blackstone

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset Management, Private EquityIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of corporate and/or external consulting experience or other relevant experience
  • Thinks strategically to see the bigger picture to scale
  • Communicates a compelling vision and value proposition to leadership
  • Demonstrated interest in workforce planning; experience with workforce planning and/or Anaplan is a plus
  • Leads and adapts when needed to deliver projects, motivates colleagues to perform to the highest standard
  • Experience in leading projects, proven experience in implementing change projects/programs
  • Working understanding of business process transition and change management
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Excellence in the pursuit of outstanding delivery
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Works effectively against strict deadlines
  • Highly motivated and positive "can do" attitude
  • Excellent communication skills, strong team player and highly professional
  • Excellent skills with MS Office and other relevant resources

Responsibilities

  • Manage the quarterly/annual firmwide headcount planning process
  • Lead stakeholder management with end users and data providers across the firm
  • Partner with model builders to optimize and enhance the planning process in Anaplan
  • Own headcount reporting policies and support requests for headcount information from across the firm
  • Executive communication / storytelling (e.g., Board of Director/senior leadership presentations)
  • HR-SIG strategic planning
  • Manage prioritization of technology and analytics projects, leveraging Jira
  • Firm & team "dot-connector"
  • Supporting leadership on high-impact initiative planning and execution
  • Govern Due Diligence Questionnaire (DDQ) responses for HR and compensation related inquiries
  • Procurement and vendor management
  • IT project ROI analysis
  • Budget preparation and tracking
  • Tableau dashboard design

Skills

Anaplan
Workforce Planning
Stakeholder Management
Executive Communication
Jira
Strategic Planning
Headcount Reporting
Data Analysis

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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