BXMA Valuations & Analytics, Associate Full Time

The Portfolio Management – Valuations & Analytics team is looking for an Associate for the Hedge Fund Solutions (BXMA) group. The core focus of the group is to prepare, evaluate, analyze, and summarize portfolio investment valuation results for BXMA with a focus on private asset valuation including equity, credit, structured products, and structured risk transfers.

• Prepare valuation models reviews, presentations for leaders, and ad-hoc deliverables
• Apply valuation methodologies in line with Blackstone’s valuation policy as well as requisite external guidance
• Attend valuation committee meetings and other meetings with senior stakeholders and present to leaders in Finance and BXMA
• Become a subject matter expert in structured risk transfers, structured securities, credit, and complex valuations
• Drive the onboarding process for technology and offshore team members and ensure proper data collection procedures are in place
• Respond to auditor inquiries and coordinate valuation reviews with third party valuation firms
• Assist in the presentation of valuation results to various internal committees, external auditors, and limited partners
• Work closely with BXMA Management Reporting to provide inputs as well as other portfolio investment information to aid in the completion of business forecasts and other planning deliverables
• Maintain relationships with core constituencies including, Asset Management, deal professionals, Investor Relations, Operations, Accounting, and Finance teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or similar discipline (CFA and/or CPA a plus)
• 4+ years of private valuation experience in transaction services, a private equity fund, hedge fund, third-party valuation services provider, or similar organization
• Understanding of ASC 820 and corresponding valuation guidance. In depth understanding of the discount cash flow model, market multiples, and option pricing
• Strong interpersonal skills, high EQ, and the ability to confidently and competently handle interactions with deal professionals, Asset Management, and portfolio company representatives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Confidence presenting to large groups of individuals
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires execution of recurring deliverables as well as projects and initiatives in support of a growing business
• Focus on process improvement
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is required
• Proficiency in Python a plus
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation a plus

Source: Blackstone Career Page

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