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The BREDS Valuations team is responsible for coordinating the valuations process for Blackstone’s Real Estate Credit business, including overseeing the calculations behind investment fair values and driving the preparation of presentation materials to senior management
Key Responsibilities:
- Calculate mark-to-market estimates and projected fund returns pursuant to firm policies for real estate debt and other credit instruments.
- Execute valuation control framework, including communication with auditors and third-party providers, and independent valuation verification according to firm policies and procedures.
- Maintain fund models supporting investment level return expectations to facilitate long-term financial projections for investors, senior management deliverables, and Blackstone Corporate reporting.
- Drive the preparation of periodic analytics and scenario analysis (e.g., impacts of loan maturities and capital markets activity) to add strategic insight into business performance and future results.
- Assist in the preparation of management materials for Blackstone’s earnings release preparation and other marketing-related schedules and exhibits.
- Coach and oversee the work product of junior professionals.
- Interface with stakeholders across the firm including, but not limited to, the BREDS Investment and Asset Management teams, Investor Relations, and Fund Accounting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- 8+ years of valuation experience at a public accounting firm, third party valuation provider, or investment bank/asset manager
- Advanced Excel / modeling skills required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience in the financial services and/or real estate industries is preferred
- Progress towards a finance-related professional qualification (i.e. CFA, CPA) preferred
Source: Blackstone Career Page
