Tactical Opportunities, Analyst

The Blackstone Group L.P.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities team in Sydney seeks an Analyst to support the investment group on sourcing, due diligence, and execution of opportunities. The role requires strong financial analysis, rigorous research, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

You will build complex valuation models, assist in preparing investment memorandums, perform due diligence across asset classes, and help monitor portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of investment banking, private equity, or management consulting experience.
• Excellent financial modelling and Excel skills.
• Ability to understand business drivers and market with common sense is essential.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Build complex financial and valuation models.
• Assist in preparation of investment memorandums for the investment committee.
• Perform due diligence and financial analysis across asset classes and investment types (equity / preferred equity and minority / control).
• Conduct research on companies, industries, and asset classes.
• Conduct interviews with industry experts and management teams.
• Assist in the execution of transactions.
• Monitor and drive value on existing portfolio companies.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel

Job description

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com.

Business Unit

Tactical Opportunities, Sydney

Business Description

Tactical Opportunities (TacOpps) is Blackstone's opportunistic investment platform. TheTacOppsteam invests globally across asset classes, industries and geographies, seeking to identify and execute on attractive, differentiated investment opportunities. As part of the strategy, the team leverages the intellectual capital across Blackstone’s various businesses while continuously optimizing its approach in the face of ever-changing market conditions.

Job Title

Analyst

Job Description

Analysts will work closely with the investment team on sourcing, due diligence, and executing investment opportunities. This is an opportunity for a strong performer who has experience with financial analysis and research through other experience. The ideal candidate should possess resourcefulness and thoroughness in conducting analysis across markets and industries; ability to work independently and be highly curious; good project management skills with the ability to multi-task; and strong written, presentation, and oral communication skills.

• Build complex financial and valuation models
• Assist in preparation of investment memorandums for the investment committee
• Perform due diligence and financial analysis across a very broad range of asset classes, business types and investment types (equity / preferred equity and minority / control)
• Conduct research on companies, industries, and asset classes
• Conduct interviews with industry experts and management teams
• Assist in the execution of transactions
• Monitoring and driving further value on existing portfolio companies

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 must have:

• Minimum 2 years of investment banking, private equity, or management consulting experience
• Excellent financial modelling and excel skills
• Ability to understand business drivers and market with common sense is essential
• Excellent report writing skills, including advanced Word and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently
• High motivation and attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial and a team player

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), [phone] (EMEA) or [phone] (APAC).

Security Licenses

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following: Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or client questions; Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients; Supervising or training securities licensed employees; Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials. Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case‑by‑case basis.

At Blackstone, we look to attract and retain the brightest minds in the business, hiring professionals across a wide range of disciplines. Our employees are integral to the firm’s identity, contributing to a culture of integrity, professionalism and excellence. It is their dedication and passion for their work that has helped Blackstone become a trusted partner for some of the largest institutional investors in the world. We encourage independent thinking and reward initiative, while providing services to help employees grow professionally. Our global business platform and brand reputation provide an unparalleled launch pad for growing your career.