Associate-Finance, Luxembourg

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 basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.
 

Job Responsibilities

Our Luxembourg Finance team is growing, and we are looking for people who are eager to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Associate to join the company.

The Associate will be an integral member of the Finance team in Luxembourg and will report to the Managing Director, Luxembourg.

In this role, you will participate in a various number of assignments, working closely with other Finance teams within the Group, with a specific focus which could be on valuation, risk management, NAV review activities and/or oversight of Fund administrators and/or other counterparties.

Your contribution will be in the following areas:

• Investment valuation analysis, including in relation to due diligences on valuations performed by valuation teams
• Review of the net asset value calculations
• Reporting oversight, including data collection and coordination of contractual or regulatory audits
• Risk monitoring, including conducting risk analysis and reporting
• Finance oversight, including conducting due diligences and oversight of strategic partnerships / service providers
• Onboarding of new activities and new products
• Project management in relation to automation and transformation of processes
• Governance oversight, including assisting with management decision making and facilitating information access
• Other administrative ad-hoc request

Qualifications & Skills

We seek to hire individuals who work well in a team, are highly motivated, with a sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.

• University Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Financial engineering, or a related discipline (CFA is a plus)
• Prior experience, at least 4 years, in the financial services industry, in a Big 4 or equivalent
• Understand key drivers and main recent developments in the Alternative Investment industry
• Familiar with key operations and laws and regulations impacting the sector, and with valuation methodologies applied in private assets (such as DCF)
• Keen to work on different assignments and projects of various sizes
• Have strong analytical skills allowing you to quickly understand a problem, to identify possible solutions and key success factors as well as to design tailored solutions
• Reliable, organized, curious, rigorous and proactive and with the ability to develop stakeholders relationships at all levels
• Excellent financial skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required
• Strong appetite for adopting new technologies and a commitment to driving automation initiatives to streamline processes and improve productivity. Knowledge of IT languages like VBA, SQL, and experience with tools like Anaplan, Tableau or PowerBI is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and execute a wide range of assignments, hands-on attitude
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.

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, 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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