Asset Based Finance – Securities Operations, Associate

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.

Job Title:

Asset Based Finance – Securities Operations, Associate

Job Description:

The Asset Based Finance Securities Operations team oversees all operational aspects of the private client mandates (Revolver/ Delayed Draw, Term Loans, ABS, CMBS, Privately Originated Loan) from trade input, settlement to the on-going asset servicing.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for client relationship maintenance
• Provide allocations to clients on all securities to ensure proper funding and settlement.
• Responsible for booking, capturing, and reconciling trades.
• Interact with clients and agents on position updates or trade related issues.
• Perform daily cash and position reconciliations.
• Research and resolve transaction breaks between internal system and custodians.
• Monitor private deal pipeline, to ensure client liquidity, operational readiness, and timely fundings.
• Ad Hoc reporting

Qualifications:

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

• Working knowledge of security operations with loans, fixed income products, and the trade life cycle.
• A desire to work in a team environment, often under competing deadlines
• Must be proficient in Excel.
• Experience working with technology professionals on ad-hoc system enhancements.
• Experience with Advent Geneva; Bloomberg knowledge would be a plus.
• Prior experience working closely with traders a plus.
• Undergraduate degree.
• 2+ years of experience in trade support or middle office role.

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:

$105,000 - $140,000

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.

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.

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.