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BXCI is seeking a motivated Associate level professional to join the Perpetual Fund Solutions (“PFS”) team. The role will be based in London and work directly to support the growth of BXCI’s perpetual funds, with a specific focus on private credit. The role will primarily involve executing investor marketing, communications and diligence, and developing effective strategies to support product launches and drive fundraising engagement. This will be alongside supporting broader business development efforts in Europe. The individual will work closely with the BXCI team and the broader Blackstone organization, including the senior PFS team, portfolio management, Private Wealth and the Blackstone External Relations team. The main areas of responsibility for the role include:
•Marketing Materials & Investor Communications: supporting the creation, development and maintenance of marketing content including investor presentations, regular commentary, fact cards and all external communications that support fundraising efforts
•Investor Due Diligence: execution of investor diligence, such as due diligence questionnaires, drafting responses to investor queries, managing relevant analyses and providing input on distributor/investor negotiations to support onboarding efforts
•Marketing & Fundraising Strategy: working closely with Private Wealth and Institutional Sales to assist in developing effective marketing strategies to support product launches and drive engagement (across marketing content, events, press related communications, multi-media content)
• Product Expertise: working with portfolio management to establish and build messaging on portfolio, performance, market environment and product positioning; with ability to draft written responses and generate new ideas for content opportunities
•Business Development Support: assist in execution of strategic projects (internal and external) and broader business development initiatives to drive fundraising in existing and new products
Qualifications:
Our people are our most valuable asset. Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, mature, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:
•2-4+ years of prior experience in alternative investments, investor relations, investment banking or investment consulting; preferably with private credit or fixed income experience
•Excellent attention to detail and communication skills, both written and verbal
•Project management skillset with ability to manage multiple workstreams at any given time
•Ability to interpret and present complex investment concepts in an easily digestible manner
•Highly motivated, team-oriented individual who thrives on challenge in a dynamic environment
•Desire to contribute to a positive culture and operate with integrity and intellectual curiosity
•Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
•European language skills are beneficial
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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