Private Equity Investor Product Strategy, AVP

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Job Title: Private Equity Investor Product Strategy, AVP

Job Description:

The Investor Product Strategy team is responsible for the preparation of marketing and fundraising materials and reporting related to each respective business’ funds.

The role focuses on financial analysis, investor reporting, developing investor facing deliverables and performance-related data to support the marketing and content needs of all prospective and current investors in the funds within the Private Equity business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze detailed investment reports ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial insights to investors and collaborating with other internal finance teams to provide data driven support and content for investor relations activities
• Assist with the preparation and review of marketing and fundraising materials including roadshow and investor event presentations, conference/webinar materials, pitch books, talking points, performance memos and other messaging/communications
• Coordinate with the fundraising team, deal team and other finance and functional groups to collate and review investor/distributor due diligence requests and assist with investor queries
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of performance metrics of the funds and underlying companies and other portfolio attributes across multiple internal teams and assist in preparation and review of bespoke fund performance analyses
• Draft presentations and analyses including marketing/fundraising updates, talking points, and deal books for senior management
• Collaborate with the fundraising and marketing teams, deal teams, finance and legal and compliance teams in supporting product development, existing clients and prospective investors
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Analysts and Associates, including assisting with overseeing their day-to-day responsibilities and providing ongoing guidance to ensure alignment with team goals and timelines
  
  

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative discipline; strong academic record
• 6 years of experience in a content creation related role in finance, investor reporting, transaction services, investment operations, consulting or other related experience
• Experience managing a team of at least 2 individuals is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative background
• Strong work ethic with ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle multiple projects
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly motivated and results oriented with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
  
  

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

$125,000 - $185,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
  
  

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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