Infrastructure Partners, Managing Director in London

Company overview: 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.

Blackstone Infrastructure Partners is an active investor across energy, transportation, digital infrastructure and water and waste infrastructure sectors. We seek to apply a long-term buy-and-hold strategy to large-scale infrastructure assets with a focus on delivering stable, long-term capital appreciation together with a predictable annual cash flow yield. Our approach to infrastructure investing is one that focuses on responsible stewardship and stakeholder engagement to create value for our investors and the communities we serve.

Job Description:

• Originate, source and execute infrastructure investments.
• Identify, evaluate and develop investment opportunities and seek strategic co-investors.
• Lead due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiation of terms sheets, purchase agreements and financing terms.
• Negotiate and structure major transactions.
• Direct the execution of investment transactions; monitor the strategic, operational and financial performance of the fund’s portfolio investments.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, the negotiation of contracts and other agreements, and due diligence sessions.
• Oversee the analysis of financial data and monitoring developments in financial markets important to the business of the Blackstone Group.
• Direct research of targeted industries for investment purposes.
• Perform valuation analyses of prospective investment opportunities under consideration, including the assessment of financial risks.
• Compare financial data of investments of the same industry, size and location to forecast industry trends.
• Oversee the work of Analysts, Associates, and Principals; including the design and development of quantitative models used by analysts to assess the economic performance of investment opportunities.
• Manage the preparation of written analyses and evaluations of investment opportunities for use by Blackstone Group management.

Qualifications:

• Highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavours.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team.
• Strong project management and delegation skills with strong financial and analytic skills.
• Co-operative and consensus-based approach to conducting business.
• An entrepreneurial demeanour and an ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Strategic thinker, results focused.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to obtain respect and trust from colleagues.
• Additional European language skills are a plus but not a requirement for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by law.

Responsibilities note: 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.

Company policy on equal opportunity: 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.