At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage in financial modelling and valuation analysis of private equity funds.
- Company: Join Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager.
- Benefits: Gain mentorship, networking opportunities, and professional development in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Applications close on 30 October 2026; apply early for this unique opportunity.
- Why this job: Experience hands-on learning in private equity secondaries with a leading investment team.
- Qualifications: Must be an undergraduate or master's student with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
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.
Strategic Partners
Blackstone Strategic Partners is a global capital solutions provider, with $100B of investor capital under management. We offer a range of liquidity opportunities to both limited and general partners, including secondaries, GP Stakes and co-investments across private markets. Founded in 2000, we are one of the world’s largest and most established secondaries platforms.
Programme Description:
Blackstone's Summer Analyst Program is a 10 week in-person experience, offering participants extensive exposure across the firm. This program provides Summer Analysts with valuable guidance through mentorship, continuous feedback, technical and soft skill training, networking opportunities with professionals across the firm and the unique chance to fully immerse themselves in Blackstone's culture.
Job Description
Blackstone’s Summer Analyst program offers a unique experience among financial firms, enabling participants to enhance their perspective on business and investing. Strategic Partners provides the opportunity to join one of the most active and long-tenured investment teams in the private equity secondaries industry.
Summer Analyst work may include:
- Extensive valuation analysis and financial modeling of private equity funds and portfolio companies.
- Asset class exposure will span leveraged buyout, growth equity, venture capital and private credit.
- Modeling secondary portfolio transactions, GP-led continuation funds, co-investments, primary commitments, and other unique deals.
- Preparing Investment Committee memos, structuring and executing investments and conducting various research projects.
Qualifications:
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate must possess:
- 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 professional development
- Excellent attention to detail
- Intellectual curiosity
- Good judgement
To be considered for the 2027 Summer Analyst Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or masters student
- Anticipated graduation date: Summer 2028
- CV must include expected graduation month/year and grade
- CV must be in PDF format
Application Deadline
Applications will close on Friday 30 October 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
If you do not meet these criteria, please see Blackstone’s Careers website for other opportunities that may be available, including other entry level positions.
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.
2027 Blackstone Strategic Partners Private Equity Secondaries Summer Analyst (London) employer: The Blackstone Group L.P.
Blackstone is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. As a Summer Analyst in London, you will benefit from extensive mentorship, hands-on experience in private equity secondaries, and the opportunity to network with industry leaders, all while being part of a globally recognised firm that prioritises innovation and excellence.
