Blackstone Credit and Insurance, Middle Office Deal - London, United Kingdom - Blackstone Group

Blackstone Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

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 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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Middle Office Deal Closing

Work closely with the Credit Deal team regarding upcoming investments and assist in negotiating and reviewing operational terms in the credit agreements.
Collaborate with Deal and Legal teams regarding deal pipeline management and reporting. Review investment memos and understand how each transaction will impact internal funding capabilities.
Calculate final allocations among participating funds to be included in executed credit agreements, coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders.
Drive the execution process and timeline pre and postsigning, from calculating / coordinating the funding sources and required funding amounts per fund, to overseeing cash movements and closing mechanisms
Build and manage key relationships with external lawyers, banks, agents, and service providers and working closely with internal teams (legal, finance, tax, treasury, liquidity management, capital formations, asset servicing)
Collaborate with internal & external teams to understand and implement transaction structuring including reviewing funds flows and related deal documentation.

What we look for:
Our people are our most valuable asset. They are highly skilled problem solvers who believe challenges represent opportunities. Together with the firm's entrepreneurial spirit, their unique passions and backgrounds contribute to a creative and vibrant environment.

3+ years' experience in finance with a knowledge of operational/middle office processes
Previous operational credit experience preferred but not essential
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage sometimes competing tasks and deadlines
Strong excel skills required; an interest in learning python/coding if not already in place
Selfmotivated with an entrepreneurial spirit to develop processes
Excellent attention to detail and good judgement
Perseverance and stamina to get tasks done
Contribute to a positive culture and proven team player with a strong work ethic
Confident dealing with senior individuals and presenting findings/ideas
Knowledge of accounting and finance and experience of investment banking are desirable, but not necessary._

The Principles that Matter Most:

Accountability
Excellence
Integrity
Team Work
Entrepreneurship

Everything we do is guided by these principles, which define our character and culture; they have been at the core of Blackstone since its inception.

These enduring qualities are the shared convictions that we bring to our professional and personal conduct. They are a fundamental strength of our business.

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.

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.