Real Estate – BREDS (Public Investments), Associate Full Time

Associate role on the Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (BREDS) Public Investments team, which is responsible for sourcing, analyzing, and executing real estate debt investments across public markets (CMBS, RMBS, corporates, and related) in the US and globally on behalf of various Blackstone Real Estate investment vehicles. The Associate will work on the CMBS investments team and will participate in and contribute to the investment process across the lifecycle of sourcing, underwriting, negotiating/structuring, transacting, surveilling, and portfolio/asset managing. Investment products span across all CMBS sectors and across the capital structure, from investment grade to high yield (including B-pieces/HRR/mezzanine loans).

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, underwriting, negotiating/structuring, transacting, surveilling, and portfolio/asset managing real estate debt investments, with a focus on CMBS, across various product types and across the capital structure
• Underwriting and analyzing real estate assets and markets for investments and portfolio management
• Conducting research on real estate-specific and macroeconomic topics
• Development of presentations, supporting analysis, and written materials for investment recommendations
• Collaborating with team members across broader Blackstone Real Estate (equity, debt, capital markets, etc.) to carry out investment processes and analysis
• Communicating ideas, views, and color with internal stakeholders and liaising and negotiating with external counterparties

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Education: Undergraduate degree from a top-tier academic institution
• Experience: 2+ years experience in sales and trading, investment banking, investment management, or similar roles
• Project Management: Experience managing multiple assignments and delivering high-quality results
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Work Ethic: Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and a desire to thrive in a collaborative, small-team environment
• Analytical Thinking: Highly analytical mindset with a talent for identifying, scrutinizing, and improving complex processes
• Team Collaboration: Resourceful team player who excels at building trust and fostering professional relationships with colleagues and clients
• Multitasking: Manage multiple priorities and workstreams effectively
• Technical Tools: Fluency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Source: Blackstone Career Page

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