Blackstone Operating Team, Managing Director

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 $1.1 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 platform.

Business Unit: Portfolio Operations Talent and Organizational Performance

Business Description: Blackstone’s Portfolio Operations team partners with companies to create purposeful, valuable, growth‑oriented businesses. Blackstone’s portfolio spans 230 companies with approximately 700k employees worldwide. The platform provides unique insights, connections, experience and opportunities across its portfolio. It creates a powerful flywheel effect. Blackstone backs leading innovative businesses across sectors and geographies, creating a differentiated, supportive and valuable ecosystem for leaders across the portfolio. The breadth and quality of the portfolio provide valuable touchpoints, learnings and business opportunities for its executives as they grow their businesses. Blackstone’s Portfolio Operations group, together with an experienced advisor community, is a team of nimble operating executives with expertise across all aspects of an enterprise. As partners to Blackstone’s portfolio companies we provide empathy and experience as we help our companies create and accelerate value.

Role Overview: Based in London, the Talent and Organizational Performance Professional will play an instrumental role in driving growth across the portfolio. They will work closely with Blackstone’s private equity portfolio companies advising them on all aspects of talent management including talent diligence, recruiting, compensation, succession planning, retention, team building and performance management. This includes providing expertise around network cultivation and successful recruitment of C‑level and Board portfolio company talent—including talent mapping, sourcing, search firm selection, candidate assessment, selection and onboarding as well as ongoing performance monitoring.

• Organizational Design & Value Creation Planning: Manage key executive and Board‑level talent related activities associated with the full‑investment cycle from pre‑deal diligence through exit. Partner closely with Blackstone investment teams and Portfolio Operations Asset Manager(s) to translate the investment thesis into talent requirements and advise on organizational assessment design and other operating model elements, including facilitating the engagement of external subject matter experts and consultants as necessary. Engage subject matter experts (e.g., Human Resources, Compensation) as appropriate. Serve as a thought partner and trusted advisor to Blackstone’s Portfolio Company Executive Teams through a regular cadence of engagement (virtual or in‑person) to support excellence in performance, enrich the Blackstone experience and drive collaboration. Collect and report key insights gathered from Portfolio Company Executive Community activities, including regular engagement surveys.
• Search & Networking: Search Firm Relationship Management: Expand upon our comprehensive understanding of search firms (exec and non‑exec) and make recommendations/introductions to portfolio companies aligned with emerging CXO needs. Track search firm performance to monitor quality and ensure excellence. Search Oversight: Partner closely with portfolio companies on critical search processes and help them interview references and close candidates, facilitating the deployment of assessment tools where appropriate. Proactive Networking: Develop and maintain an evergreen diverse talent network of exceptional leaders (exec and non‑exec) to support current and future investing activities. Understand cultural and regional nuances to relationship building and partnerships that accelerate value creation.
• Capture & Scale: Monitor and manage quarterly reporting on current and expected Blackstone portfolio company talent needs. Continue to build upon our talent network and processes for firm‑wide knowledge management of candidates. Refer appropriate candidates to portfolio companies. Leverage compensation surveys and other resources to inform ongoing decisions regarding executive‑level offers. Respond to various data requests as needed to build and share internal insights with stakeholders. Provide regular advice and timely market intelligence to portfolio companies on people/talent issues, including recruiting, interviewing, candidate experience, compensation, benefits and CXO onboarding processes.

Qualifications: While the bar is high, learning and professional development opportunities are boundless. Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team‑driven environment, are highly motivated, results driven, work hard and smart, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate will have:

• Deep leadership assessment, recruiting and talent advisory experience. Ideally a senior leader with a minimum of 15 years of experience at one or a combination of global executive search, assessment, talent advisory/management consulting firms, corporations or private equity firms.
• Solid understanding of the private equity industry and its ecosystem and experience across a range of companies from high growth to scaled enterprises.
• Exceptional communication (oral and written), interpersonal and influencing skills at all levels.
• Known as a trusted/strategic advisor with an ability and appetite to add perspective and leadership beyond functional responsibility.
• Sustained track record of developing innovative and forward‑looking talent strategies and initiatives.
• Proactive self‑starter with strong sense of urgency, ownership, work ethic and drive toward action/output.
• Strong program/project management orientation to develop streamlined talent acquisition and recruiting programs and processes.
• Highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility and character.
• Positive can‑do and professional attitude with ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is a plus.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive. Additional assignments, duties or responsibilities may be required and 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 recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.