Credit & Insurance - Valuations & Analytics, Associate

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Job Title: Blackstone Credit & Insurance – Valuations & Analytics, Associate

Job Description:

Blackstone’s Portfolio Management - Valuations and Analytics team is looking for an Associate to support the Credit & Insurance group. The core focus of the group is to prepare, evaluate, analyze, and summarize portfolio investment valuation results for Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI). In addition to valuations, the team is called upon to handle a variety of ad hoc and recurring analyses related to portfolio monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining valuation models by working with the investment teams and finance teams while coordinating with third-party independent valuation specialists
• Supporting the BXCI monthly and quarterly valuation process by creating deliverables, including portfolio company dashboards, portfolio summaries, liquidity analyses, etc.
• Adhering to best practices in development of valuation methodologies, including compliance with ASC 820 Fair Value guidance
• Performing analysis to incorporate all relevant information into the valuation process, including analysis of the transaction structure, the modeling and methodology adopted, available market data and/or any proxies considered appropriate, applicable reserves/valuation adjustments and any relevant regulatory, risk or accounting considerations
• Analysis and formal communication of key valuation results, issues and risks to the Valuation Committee on a monthly basis
• Assisting with LP and stakeholder reporting by maintaining company performance metrics and valuation analytics on a centralized platform
• Supporting the year-end audit valuation testing by responding to audit inquiries relating to valuation models and related documentation                  
• Performing special projects and ad-hoc analyses determined by the needs of senior management

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of valuation experience at a public accounting firm, third-party valuation provider, or investment bank/asset manager
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Progress towards or completion of finance-related professional qualification (i.e., CFA, CPA) preferred
• Knowledge of private investment valuation
• Knowledge of financial instrument valuation and risks measurement in a complex product area
• A highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized       
• Strong ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Strong ability to prioritize deliverables and meet deadlines

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:

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: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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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.

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