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Analysts focused on asset management will support post-acquisition transactions including restructurings/recapitalizations, refinancing, dispositions (public IPOs and private market sales), as well as the strategy and execution of value enhancement projects, including lease and management negotiations, capital expenditure execution, and platform company strategy and direction.
Analysts at Blackstone have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of projects and can expect to be staffed on a number of assignments at one time. Typical work includes:
- Building and maintaining detailed financial models (go-forward return models, next buyer models, DCFs, development pro formas)
- Building analyses to support investment, financing, capital and sale decisions
- Real estate and public company valuation analysis
- Supporting due diligence and transaction execution under senior team direction
- Assisting in the preparation of materials for deal counterparties, external advisors, and platform company leadership
- Attending site tours
- Assisting with legal negotiations and due diligence
- Assisting in the development of investment budgets, strategic plans, and asset valuations
- Tracking portfolio performance metrics and preparing recurring reports
- Excel financial modeling
- Drafting of memoranda and presentations for internal and external use
- Market research and data analysis
Qualifications:
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
- 1+ years of relevant experience; internship experience in investment banking, real estate, or finance preferred
- Strong academic record
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A desire to work in a team environment with dynamic roles
- Strong understanding of accounting, finance, and economics
- Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Sincere commitment to professional development
- Excellent attention to detail
- Intellectual curiosity
- Good judgment
- Real estate coursework or demonstrated interest in real estate investing a plus
Source: Blackstone Career Page
