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Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation and review quarterly / annual financial statements, quarterly capital statements, LP distributions and capital call notifications, Blackstone reporting deliverables, and quarterly work papers for internal review and quarterly reporting support
- Collaborate with team and offshore resources to ensure accurate and timely preparation of work papers and reconciliation files
- Review the management fees and waterfall calculations in accordance with the funds’ governing documents
- Review support analyses for partnership activities to external auditors for year-end audits and partnership tax returns
- Review performance calculations such as Gross and Net IRRs
- Oversee the review of daily bank activities
- Evaluate cash availability to support the investment fundings
- Liaise with various Finance and Operations teams including Tax, Middle Office, Pricing, Financial Reporting, Management Reporting, Legal and Compliance
- Assist in the setup and launch of new products. Complete supporting analyses for investor due diligence, model out proposed waterfalls and preferred return calculations and provide inputs on proposed language in LPAs and side letters.
- Assist Tax teams with inputs on proposed fund structures
- Liaise with Legal teams in setting up leverage facilities, both sublines and asset backed facilities. Ensure compliance with credit agreements including borrowing base certificates, interest expense and unused fee calculations and payments
- Lead technology implementation initiatives to streamline review and reporting of various performance analytics
- Oversee financial portion of the regulatory filings for Form PF, ADV and AIFMD
Qualifications:
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, proactive, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:
- BS (or above) in accounting is required
- 6+ years public/private experience is preferred
- “Big 4” audit experience is preferred
- Experience in the credit industry is required
- Familiarity with Investment Company Accounting
- Familiarity with various fund structures including Master, Feeder, Blockers, Trusts, SMAs, Co-Invests, Cayman and Lux entities
- Familiarity with reporting and compliance requirements in Luxembourg
- Familiarity with foreign currency / hedging transactions and accounting is a plus
- Strong Excel skills preferred
- Investran knowledge is a plus
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:
$130,000 - $200,000
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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