Tactical Opportunities, Analyst at Blackstone

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Private Equity, Alternative InvestmentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 2-3 years of investment banking, private equity, or management consulting experience
  • Excellent financial modelling and Excel skills
  • Ability to understand business drivers and market with common sense
  • Excellent report writing skills, including advanced Word and PowerPoint skills
  • Ability to learn quickly and work independently
  • High motivation and attention to detail
  • Entrepreneurial and a team player
  • Work well in a team-driven working group, highly motivated, intelligent, sound judgment, demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors
  • Resourcefulness and thoroughness in conducting analysis across markets and industries
  • Highly curious
  • Good project management skills with the ability to multi-task
  • Strong written, presentation, and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the investment team on sourcing, due diligence, and executing investment opportunities
  • Build complex financial and valuation models
  • Assist in preparation of investment memorandums for the investment committee
  • Perform due diligence and financial analysis across a very broad range of asset classes, business types and investment types (equity / preferred equity and minority / control)
  • Conduct research on companies, industries, and asset classes
  • Conduct interviews with industry experts and management teams
  • Assist in the execution of transactions
  • Monitoring and driving further value on existing portfolio companies

Skills

Financial Modeling
Valuation
Due Diligence
Investment Analysis
Market Research
Project Management
Excel
PowerPoint

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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