Quant and Portfolio Analytics Summer Analyst (London)

The Blackstone Group L.P.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative asset manager is seeking Summer Analysts for a 10-week in-person program in London. Participants will work as quantitative strategists on the BXCI Quant & Portfolio Analytics team, contributing to analytics for loan origination, risk management, and more. Strong mathematical and programming skills are required, along with a keen interest in finance. Ideal candidates are undergraduate or master’s students expected to graduate by Summer 2027 with a STEM or finance focus.

Qualifications

• Strong modeling and mathematical skills required.
• Genuine interest in financial markets and private investment strategies.
• Excellent programming skills in a general-purpose programming language.

Responsibilities

• Work as quantitative strategists on the BXCI Quant & Portfolio Analytics team.
• Build analytics for risk assessment, loan origination, and fund management.
• Contribute to the team’s objectives with systematic, quantitative approaches.

Skills

Modeling and mathematical skills

Interest in financial markets and private investment strategies

Programming skills (C++, C#, Java, Python)

Interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork

Work ethic

Intellectual curiosity

Professional judgement

Education

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or master's student

Studying a STEM or finance degree

Job description

Program Overview

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long‑term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non‑investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.

Blackstone Credit & Insurance ("BXCI") is one of the world’s leading credit investors. Our investments span the credit markets, including private investment grade, asset based lending, public investment grade and high yield, sustainable resources, infrastructure debt, collateralized loan obligations, direct lending and opportunistic credit. We seek to generate attractive risk‑adjusted returns for institutional and individual investors by offering companies capital needed to strengthen and grow their businesses. BXCI is also a leading provider of investment management services for insurers, helping those companies better deliver for policyholders through our world‑class capabilities in investment grade private credit.

Program Description

Blackstone's Summer Analyst Program is a 10‑week in‑person experience, offering participants extensive exposure across the firm. This program provides Summer Analysts with valuable guidance through mentorship, continuous feedback, technical and soft‑skill training, networking opportunities with professionals across the firm, and the unique chance to fully immerse themselves in Blackstone's culture.

Job Description

Summer analysts will work as quantitative strategists on the BXCI Quant & Portfolio Analytics team. This team works alongside business units spanning BXCI (Liquid Credit, Private Credit, Infrastructure & Asset‑Based Credit, Insurance, and the Office of the CIO), building analytics leveraged for multiple purposes, including calculating risk and values for financial positions (including securitized products); originating public and private loans; managing funds; highlighting portfolio trends and emergent risks; evaluating and pricing deals; supporting client analytical requests; researching companies and opportunities and streamlining activities across the division. The team takes a systematic, quantitative approach, with a goal of producing robust, transparent, and commercially effective tools and analytics. Summer analysts are expected to assume integral roles and produce real‑world commercial impact. They will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and contribute meaningfully to the team’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong modeling and mathematical skills
• A genuine interest in financial markets and private investment strategies
• Strong programming skills in any general‑purpose programming language (i.e., C++, C#, Java, Python)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well in a lean team environment
• Strong work ethic
• Intellectual curiosity
• Good professional judgement

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or master's student
• Anticipated graduation date: Summer 2027
• Currently studying for a STEM degree with an interest in finance, or studying for a finance degree, with demonstrable technical skills
• Resume must be in PDF format and include expected graduation month / year and grade

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