Tactical Opportunities, Associate - London

Blackstone ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

: Firm Overview: Blackstone is one of the world's leading investment firms. 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 asset management businesses, with $554 billion in assets under management, include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, 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 Twitter @Blackstone. Business Unit: Tactical Opportunities (Tac Opps) is Blackstone's opportunistic investment platform. The Tac Opps team invests globally across asset classes, industries and geographies, seeking to identify and execute on attractive, differentiated investment opportunities. As part of the strategy, the team leverages the intellectual capital across Blackstone's various businesses while continuously optimizing its approach in the face of ever-changing market conditions. Job Title: Senior Associate / Associate Job Description: * Perform all pertinent financial analyses, including LBOs, comparables, and precedent transactions. * Prepare due diligence packs for the investment team, providing relevant, informative materials. * Be able to build, review and supervise detailed operating models on prospective deals. * Draft investment memorandum and marketing materials for the investment team. * Able to lead and assist in driving diligence processes, executing transactions Qualifications: Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. Candidates should also have: * Minimum 2 - 6 years' of Investment Banking or Private Equity related experience * Strong technical and analytical skills * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong presentation skills * Ability to manage tight timelines and prioritize diverse tasks * Proven ability to perform under pressure and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements * Ability to partner across teams, summarize issues, develop recommendations, and make decisions * Ability to be proactive and take initiative * Ability to be self-motivated and a self-starter * An Energetic and Enthusiastic attitude * Proficiency in Excel and Power Point 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). The Blackstone Group and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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 classification prohibited by applicable law. To submit your application please complete the form below. Fields marked with a red asterisk * are required in order to enter into a possible employment contract (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.