2027 Blackstone Private Equity Summer Analyst (London)
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone’s private equity business focuses on creating value by identifying companies and enhancing performance through strategic capital and management talent. The Summer Analyst Program is a 10‑week in‑person experience that provides exposure across the firm and mentorship.
Programme Description
The Summer Analyst Program offers extensive exposure across real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Participants receive mentorship, technical and soft‑skill training, and networking opportunities, and immerse themselves in Blackstone’s culture.
Job Description
As a Summer Analyst in the Private Equity group, you will engage in the direct acquisition of large and midsized companies worldwide, developing both investment banking and management consulting skills. You will be involved in all aspects of projects and work on multiple assignments simultaneously. Role responsibilities include:
- Financial analysis and modeling
- Investment research
- Competitive analysis
- Developing investment committee presentations
- Assisting in transaction execution
- Drafting memoranda for internal and external use
- Communicating with portfolio company senior management
Qualifications
Blackstone seeks individuals who work well in team environments, are highly motivated, intelligent, and demonstrate excellence. The successful candidate must possess:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A desire to work in dynamic team environments
- Basic knowledge of accounting and finance
- Self‑motivation to find solutions independently and humility to acknowledge limits
- Sincere commitment to professional development
- Excellent attention to detail
- Intellectual curiosity
- Good judgment
To be considered for the 2027 Summer Analyst Programme, applicants must meet:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or master’s student
- Anticipated graduation date: Summer 2028
- CV must include expected graduation month/year and grade, and be in PDF format
Application Deadline
- Applications will close on Friday 30 October 2026
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis
Equal Opportunity Statement
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, 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 hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.
