Physical Security - COO - Vice President

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The Role:
We are hiring a Chief Operating Officer for the Physical Security Team. This highly visible role oversees the group responsible for our physical security – the team that protects the firm, its employees, offices, assets, and operations around the world. The team of 13 across New York, Miami, India, and London will grow to 23 in 2027. The COO will report to the Global Head of Physical Security and partner closely with senior leaders across Blackstone, including Finance, Human Resources, Technology, and Legal & Compliance, Government Relations, and Corporate Affairs.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate is a strong relationship builder and collaborator with a growth mindset and commercial orientation. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, and headcount and growth planning.
• Lead talent and organizational matters end to end: hiring, onboarding, compensation planning, professional development, performance management, and retention.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and prioritizing high-value opportunities and challenges related to operational strategy, measuring process efficiency and effectiveness against industry best practices, and implementing changes as needed.
• Lead operational projects and maintain risk management frameworks (e.g., vendor onboarding, procurement, technology solutions).
• Connect the dots across teams, offices, and functions, linking information, initiatives, and stakeholders to realize synergies, surface dependencies, anticipate risks, and turn insights into coordinated action aligned with broader strategic priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and provide senior leadership with timely information to support decision-making and communication.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and collective accountability through ongoing training and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• 11+ years of professional experience; bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven leader and manager who collaborates effectively and is committed to developing others.
• Excellent writing, presentation, communication, and analytical skills, with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Self-starter who solves problems and manages a wide range of assignments under demanding deadlines.
• Exceptional technical skillset; moves seamlessly between strategy and detail.
• Presence and confidence to engage the firm’s key internal and external constituents and employees at all levels.
• Demonstrates organizational awareness, sound judgment, and effective stakeholder engagement; skilled at building support for and implementing change.
• Entrepreneurial and intellectually curious, with a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, demonstrated excellence, and the highest professional integrity; thrives in a dynamic environment.

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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