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- Location
- New York, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 9+ years of hedge fund industry experience, preferably as an allocator or direct investor
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Role Summary
The Portfolio Specialist sits within the Portfolio Strategy Group and is the primary contact for clients with customized absolute return portfolios. The role works with BXMA investment and client teams to discuss portfolios and help ensure clients understand performance and how portfolios address their objectives.
What You'll Do
- Conduct recurring client meetings covering portfolio performance and attribution, the opportunity set, and client objectives.
- Liaise with the Institutional Client Solutions team and other BXMA teams on client portfolios.
- Help ensure portfolios are positioned to accomplish clients’ long-term objectives.
- Explain performance outcomes to clients in the context of broader market and industry developments.
- Help clients view BXMA as a long-term partner beyond managing their capital.
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View full postingQualifications
9+ years of hedge fund industry experience; strong analytical and time management skills; excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills; advanced Excel skills and ability to work effectively with large amounts of performance and risk data; ability to manage ad hoc projects independently through completion; passion for global financial markets and hedge funds, with an understanding of different hedge fund strategies.
Preferred
- Experience as an allocator or direct investor is preferred.
Original job description
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Original job description
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Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
Business Unit Overview:
Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA) manages $109 billion across a diversified set of businesses. We strive to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients across market cycles. Our strategies include Absolute Return, Multi-Strategy, Total Portfolio Management, and Public Real Assets.
Job Description:
The Portfolio Specialist will sit within the Portfolio Strategy Group (PSG) and serve as the primary point of contact for a group of clients with customized absolute return portfolios.
PSG is an integral part of the Absolute Return investment team and works closely with all BXMA’s strategy-focused hedge fund research teams and the Portfolio Management team.
The role primarily will focus on conducting recurring client meetings to discuss portfolio performance and attribution, opportunity set, and client objectives. The Portfolio Specialist will liaise with BXMA’s Institutional Client Solutions team, and a variety of other teams within BXMA, to ensure that:
Portfolios are positioned to accomplish the long-term objectives of our clients.
Performance outcomes are well understood by our clients in the context of broader market and industry developments.
Clients view BXMA as a long-term partner that can help enhance their organizations beyond simply managing their capital.
Qualifications:
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition to strong analytical and time management skills, the successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:
9+ years of hedge fund industry experience, preferably as an allocator or direct investor
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Advanced Excel skills and effectively works with large amounts of performance and risk data
A desire to work in a dynamic environment
Manages ad hoc projects independently and to completion
A passion for global financial markets and hedge funds, and an understanding of different strategies that hedge funds employ
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:
$185,000 - $200,000Actual 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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About the company
Blackstone
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Blackstone is a leading global investment firm that specializes in private equity, real estate, credit, and hedge fund investment strategies. Founded in 1985, the company has grown to manage billions of dollars in assets across various sectors and regions, making it one of the largest alternative investment managers in the world. Blackstone is known for its rigorous investment approach and commitment to generating long-term value for its investors while focusing on operational excellence and sustainability in its portfolio companies. Through its diverse range of investment initiatives, Blackstone plays a significant role in shaping industries and driving economic growth globally.