2024 Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Analyst in City of Westminster

Analysts will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of projects and be staffed on a number of assignments at one time while assuming integral roles on deal teams. Analysts will work closely with the investment team on sourcing, due diligence and executing investment opportunities. This is an opportunity for an extraordinary performer who has already mastered financial analytical and research skills through personal investing, academic work and professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on companies, industries, and asset classes, including helping develop the commercial thesis.
• Perform pertinent financial analyses, including discounted cash flow, LBO, comparables, and precedent transactions — in addition to preparing relevant financial analyses during diligence.
• Work with research to prepare due diligence packs and presentation materials for the investment team, providing relevant, informative materials.
• Conduct interviews with industry experts.
• Build detailed operating models on prospective deals.
• Portfolio company support for executed deals including analysis of their reporting packs and joining discussions with management teams.
• Provide overall support to investment team.

Licensing and Compliance

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 products and client questions;
• Marketing funds to new or existing clients;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Structuring or creating funds/products;
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not exhaustive and some roles require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Recruiting contact with any questions.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A desire to work in a team environment with dynamic roles
• A basic knowledge of accounting and finance
• Self-motivation to find solutions independently, and humility to acknowledge limits and uncertainties
• Sincere commitment to personal and professional development
• Excellent attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity
• Good judgment

The Principles that Matter Most: Accountability; Excellence; Integrity; Team Work; Entrepreneurship

To be considered for the Tactical Opportunities Full-Time Analyst role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• 1-2 years of professional experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

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