Blackstone Infrastructure Partners – Institutional Client Solutions (“ICS”) - Associate

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.

Business Unit Description:
Blackstone Infrastructure Partners is an active investor across energy transition, 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:
The Associate will join Blackstone Infrastructure’s Product Specialist team in New York. This team is responsible for product development, the creation and maintenance of all marketing materials and investor communications for Blackstone’s Infrastructure equity funds. The Associate will spearhead multiple projects at one time employing a range of skillsets. The Associate will spend significant time with members of the firm’s infrastructure group across the US and Europe, including the investment, portfolio operations & asset management, legal/compliance, and finance teams. This professional will have active involvement with the senior leaders of one of the largest infrastructure managers in the world and will support a highly productive fundraising team.

The main areas of responsibility for the role include:

• Marketing Materials & Investor Communications: Work collaboratively with business leaders and various teams within Blackstone to create and maintain presentation materials, investor reporting, and other investor communications (e.g., talking points, webinars, video content, other investor memoranda)

• Investor Due Diligence: Respond to investor queries and complete due diligence questionnaires

• New Product Launches: Contribute to business development initiatives and assist with strategic planning for new fund launches (including co-investments), production of presentation materials, private placement memoranda, and handling investor due diligence

• Support Fundraising Team and Senior Leadership: Assist with the production of talking points, coordination of meetings, ad hoc presentations, and strategic projects

• Product Knowledge: Become an expert on Blackstone Infrastructure funds and investments

• Team Player: Contribute to dynamic / collaborative / interpersonal teamwork environment

Qualifications:                               
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.  The successful candidate must have:

• 5+ years of professional experience

• Prior work experience in the financial services industry and/or investor relations is preferred

• Highly motivated (a self-starter), intelligent and demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors

• Effectively multi-tasks and executes a wide range of assignments

• Produces creative, compelling, detailed materials and information for existing and prospective investors; strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel,

• Salesforce knowledge is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to write effectively

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong communication skills

• Strong project management  and leadership skills

• Quickly pivots between a variety of projects; a team-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment

• Strong work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to learn

• Operates with the highest degree of professional integrity, motivation, and intellectual curiosity

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:

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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