2024 Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Off Cycle Internship

2024 Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Off Cycle Internship

Firm Overview:         

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which we invest. Our more than $1 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, credit, real assets, secondaries and hedge funds.?Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on?LinkedIn,?X (Twitter), and?Instagram.

Business Unit:            

Tactical Opportunities

Business Unit Overview:       

Tactical Opportunities (Tac?Opps) is Blackstone’s opportunistic investment platform.?The?Tac?Opps?team invests globally across asset classes, industries and geographies, seeking to identify and execute on attractive, differentiated investment opportunities.?As part of the strategy, the team leverages the intellectual capital across Blackstone’s various businesses while continuously optimizing its approach in the face of ever-changing market conditions.

Job Title:

2024 – 2025 Off-Cycle Intern, London

Job Description:

Interns will work closely with the investment team on sourcing, due diligence and executing investment opportunities. This is an opportunity for a highly ambitious and extraordinary candidate who has already developed strong financial, analytical, commercial and research skills through personal investing, academic work, and professional experience.

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of projects and be staffed on a number of assignments at one time. Due to the relatively small size of the professional staff, Interns assume integral roles on deal teams.

Responsibilities:

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the investment process from initiation to close. Responsibilities will include:

• Industry and thematic research and competitive analysis
• Financial analysis, valuation, and modeling
• Execution of transactions (including meeting and interacting with management teams as part of the due diligence process)
• Provide overall support to the investment team

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavours. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should (have):

• Strong communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to write effectively
• Be a collaborative team player
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Contribute to a positive culture
• Presence and poise
• Knowledge of accounting and finance are strongly recommended.

Internship Requirements:

• To be considered for the 2024 Off-Cycle Intern position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or masters student or having just graduated
• CV must include expected graduation month/year and grade and should be in PDF format
• Must be able to start between September/October 2024 and be available for up to six months

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.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

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.