International Finance, Fund Finance - AVP in London

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds.

The Firm is seeking to recruit an Assistant Vice President to join the EMEA Fund Finance team, supporting a range of European funds across multiple asset classes. Based in London, the individual will play a key role within the regional finance function and report directly to the Managing Director leading the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of coordination across a broad network of internal and external stakeholders, including global finance teams, Tax, Treasury, Accounting Policy, Product Control, Investor Relations, fund administrators, and external advisors.
• Lead all core fund accounting and administration activities across assigned structures, including oversight of the monthly and quarterly NAV close process, investor capital activity, distributions, management fee calculations, carried interest/promote allocations, liquidity and cash flow forecasting, expense allocations, and corporate G&A reporting.
• Review and challenge complex fund transactions and accounting treatments, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on fund structures and transactions, with particular focus on IFRS and industry best practice across alternative investment vehicles.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, Tax, Treasury, and Technology teams to enhance governance, strengthen controls, and drive scalable operating processes across the platform.
• Support delivery of management reporting, FP&A analysis, and strategic insights for senior leadership, including Board-level reporting and ad hoc business analysis.
• Oversee relationships with external auditors, administrators, and tax advisors, ensuring efficient execution of audits, tax reporting, and statutory deliverables across jurisdictions.
• Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members across London and offshore support functions, ensuring effective prioritisation, delegation, and execution of deliverables within a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, process improvement projects, systems implementations, and broader operational enhancement programmes across the EMEA finance platform.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualified accountant with 4+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally within private equity, private credit, or alternative asset management.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, fund accounting, and investor servicing within closed-ended investment vehicles.
• Advanced technical accounting knowledge, particularly under IFRS; exposure to Lux GAAP, UK GAAP, or US GAAP would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and working effectively across international and cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate key insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with experience working across large and complex datasets.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior management and external counterparties.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines within a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, solutions-driven approach with strong ownership mentality and commitment to continuous improvement.

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.

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