Private Equity – Investment Analyst/ Associate, Singapore

Business Description:

With $137 billion of assets under management, Blackstone’s corporate private equity business has been a global leader since 1985. We uncover value by identifying great companies and enhancing their performance by providing strategic capital and outstanding management talent.  We aim to grow stronger enterprises, create jobs, and enable our portfolio companies to build lasting value for our investors, their employees and all stakeholders.

Job Description:

• Analyze financial data and developments in financial markets important to the business of the Blackstone Group
• Conduct research of targeted industries for investment purposes
• Perform valuation analyses of prospective investment opportunities under consideration, including the assessment of financial risks
• Compare a company’s financial data with other companies of the same industry, size and location to forecast industry trends
• Design and develop quantitative models to assess the economic performance of targeted companies.
• Prepare written analyses and evaluations of investment opportunities for use by Blackstone Group management and review by clients
• Assist in the execution of transactions
• Participate in both internal and external client meetings, negotiation of contracts and other agreements, and due diligence sessions.
• Provide senior colleagues with transactional support as required

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors as well as:

• Analyst candidate: 1-3 years of investment banking experience.
  Associate candidate: should have completed at least Two full-year cycle of investment banking or Private Equity, and have prior experience in leading due diligence work streams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to liaise with clients at all levels and managing existing relationships
• Strong team players
• Flexible and takes initiative
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Preferred exposure to Private Equity/ M&A transactions/ Origination Experience
• Preferred experience with analysis and execution of all deal types within PE arena
• Any Asean language will be a plus but not a must

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.