Global Fund Finance - Credit, Assistant Vice President

Overview

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.

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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.

• Oversee the NAV finalization process, including P&L reconciliation and allocation to investors, for open-ended and closed-ended private funds trading a credit strategy; investigate and resolve discrepancies with third party fund administrators and internal teams
• Review and reconcile the calculation and payment of management and performance fees in accordance with the funds’ governing documents
• Review capital calls and distributions allocations and notifications
• Approve client capital account statements generated by third party administrators
• Review annual audited financial statements and coordinate with external auditors for the year-end audit process
• Prepare or review performance reporting, Blackstone reporting deliverables, and other ad hoc client or management requests
• Prepare and/or review regulatory reporting, investor letters, and custom client reporting
• Liaise with various internal teams including Operations, Investor Relations, Management Reporting, Tax, and Legal and Compliance
• Oversee offshore and onshore resources to ensure accurate and timely preparation of files and provide additional training/professional development as needed
• Approve expense allocations, operating expense budgets, and vendor expense payments
• Review fund legal documents and continue to streamline or build processes and templates
• Attend client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and client questions; market Blackstone funds to new or existing clients; supervise or train securities licensed employees; structure or create Blackstone funds/products; and advise on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or develop and/or contribute information for marketing materials

• 7+ years of public accounting, fund, or administrator experience
• BS (or above) in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CFA preferred
• Experience with credit products (loans, CLOs, bonds, revolvers, delayed draws) is preferred
• Possesses a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, a positive attitude and genuine passion for excellence
• Ability to partner across teams, summarize issues, and develop recommendations or make decisions
• Independent worker / proactive self-starter
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail/accuracy and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
• Advanced Excel skills required

Expected annual base salary range: $150,000 - $200,000. Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including 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 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…