Blackstone Private Wealth, Product Specialist – Associate/Vice President

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.
 

The Product Specialist will serve as a product manager covering entire product lifecycle, from fundraising through investment and return-of-capital. They provide domain knowledge and expertise on investments, performance, market dynamics and competitors. This role will act as the primary contact for investment teams and will be responsible for overseeing product lifecycle management across the region. Product Specialists have key internal and external stakeholders, including BX investment teams, PWS sales professionals, various due diligence teams, financial advisors, and end-clients.

Primary job responsibilities will include:

· Assist in answering a broad range of client and sales team questions about Blackstone’s products, market views, etc., acting as the “knowledge hub” within PWS Japan

· Partner with PWS product specialists based in other regions, investment teams and various internal stakeholders to develop and execute product lifecycle management strategies across products and client segments – including content, messaging, competitive landscape, and product positioning.

· Provide ongoing key real-time product, investment and market updates to the sales teams, advisors, end-clients, portfolio managers and other key stakeholders.

· Collaborate with investment teams to create high-impact content tailored to Private Wealth channels – including monthly updates and commentary, quarterly fund reviews, investment themes, investment activity and deal updates, and various ad-hoc client requests.

· Work across Private Wealth business functions in supporting product initiatives such as Marketing, Sales, Investor Services, Product Strategy and Business Development

· Research competitive landscapes across alternative asset classes, strategy types and product structures

Qualifications:

In addition to a minimum of 5+ years of experience in asset management, the successful candidate should have:

· Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills;

· Desire to work in a collaborative, team-based environment;

· Creative, articulate and able to effectively understand and convey complex concepts

· Demonstrated ability to write effectively

· Strong communication and presentation skills;

· Familiarity with markets, securities, investment strategies and the relevant regulatory framework;

· Exceptional verbal and written skills in both Japanese and English

· MBA and/or CFA a plus but not required

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.
To submit your application please complete the form below. Fields marked with a red asterisk * must be completed to be considered for employment (although some can be answered "prefer not to say"). Failure to provide this information may compromise the follow-up of your application. When you have finished click Submit at the bottom of this form.