Blackstone

BXCI, ICS, Product Specialist- MD

London Full time

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Business Unit: Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) Job Title: Managing Director / Principal Location: London Job Description: BXCI is seeking an experienced, motivated professional to join the Institutional Client Solutions (“ICS”) Product Specialist team. The role will be based in London and will support the ongoing fundraising, marketing, and client relations efforts for the business. The Product Specialist team is responsible for product development and the execution of all investor communications for Blackstone’s Credit & Insurance strategies. The individual will spearhead multiple projects at one time as well as help oversee various responsibilities for liquid and private credit strategies, employing a range of skillsets. This individual will also spend significant time with members of BXCI across Europe, the U.S., and Asia, including the investment, sales, portfolio management, legal & compliance, and finance & operations teams. The main areas of responsibility for the role include: • New Product Launches: Lead the planning and implementation of business development and structuring initiatives for new funds, separately managed accounts, and co-investments • Marketing Materials & Investor Communications: Work collaboratively with business leaders and various teams within BXCI to drive content creation and create and maintain presentation materials and other investor communications (e.g., webinars, video content, Private Placement Memoranda, investor conference, other investor memoranda) • Investor Due Diligence: Oversee responses to investor queries and due diligence questionnaires, as well as onsite and virtual due diligence sessions • Competitor Landscape: Analyze market research and competitive intel to identify trends and market opportunities, and potential product enhancements • Investor Closing Process: Oversee investor closing process, working collaboratively with leadership and partner teams on project management associated with legal documentation • Investor Experience: Quarterback new vehicle negotiations and on-going LP problem solving in conjunction with the wider ICS and BXCI teams • Support Fundraising Team and Senior Leadership: Produce talking points, ad hoc presentations, and strategic projects, and participate in client pitches and investor conversations • Product Knowledge: Become an expert f our credit investment products, including their investment objectives and performance characteristics • Team Player: Serve as player-coach to analysts and associates and contribute to positive team culture 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 have: • 9+ years of prior experience in investment banking, investment consulting, investor relations, preferably with credit background or experience • Highly motivated (a self-starter), intelligent, and demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors • Candidate should be a team-oriented individual who thrives on challenge in a dynamic environment • Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task and execute a wide range of assignments, to meet demanding deadlines • Strategic thinker who can produce creative, compelling, detailed marketing materials, with the ability to interpret and present complex investment concepts in a simplistic manner • Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel • Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal • Strong numerical and analytical skills and with ability to effectively communicate results • Leadership skills and strong project management capabilities • Desire to contribute to a positive culture and operate with integrity, motivation, and intellectual curiosity • European language skills are beneficia


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.


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