Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA) – Multi Asset Portfolio Strategist, Associate Full Time

The Portfolio Strategy Group (PSG) is a part of the Absolute Return investment team within BXMA. PSG is responsible for bringing a technical investment lens to client and prospect interactions. More specifically, PSG liaises with the BXMA sales team and a variety of other teams within BXMA, to ensure that:

• Portfolios are positioned to accomplish the long-term objectives of our clients.
• Performance outcomes are well understood by our clients in the context of broader market and industry developments.
• Clients view BXMA as a long-term partner that can help enhance their organizations beyond simply managing their capital.

Responsibilities:

• Client & Prospect Coverage – The most essential function of PSG generally, and this role specifically, is to work closely with clients and prospects to ensure a strong experience. This includes developing a detailed knowledge of each organization’s unique needs, delivering portfolio reviews to existing clients, and working with the portfolio construction team to position current and prospective mandates for success.
• Continued Enhancement of Optimal Positioning – PSG is responsible for the core positioning that we use with all clients and prospects to explain our investment performance, our investment process, and our value-add. The team will continue to refine this positioning over time as our offerings, the markets, and our competitive advantages evolve.
• Thought Leadership – Contribute to external white papers, thought pieces, and other content that will help communicate our messaging to clients and potential prospects.
• Provide Guidance on Materials – Provide specifications to partner teams on what materials need to be created for a given client or prospect deliverable. Periodically, in time sensitive situations, pitch in on creating materials.
• Liaise with Sales Team on Long-Term Business Plans – Work with senior sales teams, for different client types and jurisdictions, to determine what is needed to support growth.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in hedge funds, an allocator role, or multi-asset investment management would be ideal but other areas of financial services may also be considered
• CFA or second degree is a bonus but is not imperative.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good process and project management skills.
• Ability to think quickly and manage a number of deliverables, from a variety of stakeholders, simultaneously.
• Interest in financial markets, investing.
• Interest in business building, desire to be commercial.
• Interest in interaction with prospects and clients.

Source: Blackstone Career Page

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