Blackstone Credit & Insurance - Forecasting and Fund Modeling, Vice President

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Blackstone Credit & Insurance

Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) is one of the world’s leading credit investors. Our investments span the credit markets, including private investment grade, asset based lending, public investment grade and high yield, sustainable resources, infrastructure debt, collateralized loan obligations, direct lending and opportunistic credit. We seek to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for institutional and individual investors by offering companies capital needed to strengthen and grow their businesses. BXCI is also a leading provider of investment management services for insurers, helping those companies better deliver for policyholders through our world-class capabilities in investment grade private credit.

The Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis team performs analyses and financial reporting of BXCI’s results and originates and executes strategic initiatives. 

 

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:  

·        Maintaining and enhancing BXCI’s operating and fund models to create firm forecasts and projections – the operating model is supported by individual fund models, and projects all types of cash flows for every product

·        Working closely with the investment team with requests, including updating fund models, PM reporting and various ad hoc requests

·        Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual materials on BXCI’s financial results for presentation to Senior Leadership

·        Assisting in managing the AUM reporting process

·        Preparing ad hoc financial analyses requested by Senior Leadership

·        Liaising with investor relations on new product development

·        Assisting with technology initiatives

·        Special finance projects determined by the needs of Senior Leadership

 

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 have:

 

·        Undergraduate degree

·        10+ years of professional work experience

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred

·        Prior experience in investment banking or FP&A preferred

·        Prior experience in private credit preferred

·        Strong analytical skills and detail oriented

·        Exceptionally strong financial modeling skills

·        Capability to work in a dynamic environment and handle multiple projects

·        Possess a strong work ethic and professional integrity, a team player

·        Excellent time management skills and highly organized

·        Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment

·        Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

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.

Expected annual base salary range:

$150,000 - $250,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s 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 but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

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 Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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