2026 Blackstone Private Equity Senior Associate (San Francisco)

The Blackstone Group L.P.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 157,500 - 192,500; Full time

Job summary

The Blackstone Group L.P. is seeking a Senior Associate in San Francisco. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a small investment team focused on technology investments, engaging in idea generation, due diligence, and portfolio management.

The ideal candidate is an MBA student with a strong background in finance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. The expected base salary is $175,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an MBA student with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2026.
• Experience in investment banking or private equity preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting and finance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research to identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities.
• Perform financial analysis and assessment of investment prospects.
• Draft investment memoranda for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Currently enrolled as an MBA student

Job description

Senior Associate Overview

Blackstone Capital Partners (BCP) is Blackstone’s flagship corporate private equity fund, primarily focused on control buyouts of larger companies. While the fund is global and industry agnostic, the team in San Francisco is exclusively focused on the technology sector. This role provides a unique opportunity to join the small investment team based in San Francisco pursuing opportunities across the software and Internet landscape. As a Senior Associate, you will be involved in idea generation, due diligence, portfolio company monitoring, and will have the opportunity to guide and train members of the team, fostering their professional growth. The small size of the group offers Senior Associates the opportunity to work closely with senior members of the firm and to have extensive interaction with management teams and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research to identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities in various sectors.
• Perform comprehensive financial analysis, including valuation and modeling, to assess investment prospects.
• Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Execute detailed business diligence to evaluate target companies, including their operations, financial health, and growth potential.
• Prepare comprehensive due diligence packs that incorporate relevant analytics, market research, and background information.
• Conduct interviews with industry experts and management teams to gather insights and validate investment assumptions.
• Assist in the execution and financing of transactions, ensuring effective coordination among stakeholders.
• Build detailed operating models for prospective investments to project financial outcomes and assess value creation strategies.
• Draft clear and concise investment memoranda for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare written summaries and presentation materials to effectively communicate findings and investment theses to the investment committee.
• Support portfolio companies by analyzing performance metrics, identifying opportunities for operational improvements, develop and implement value creation plans for portfolio investments.
• Embrace an apprenticeship‑based model, actively learning from and sharing knowledge with team members to foster a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an MBA student.
• Anticipated graduation date: Spring 2026.
• Anticipated start date: Summer 2026.
• Resume must include expected graduation month/year.
• Resume must be in PDF format.
• Experience in investment banking or private equity preferred.
• Prior experience in private equity required.
• Strong understanding of accounting and finance.
• Proficient in financial modeling and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effectively present complex information clearly.
• Effective interpersonal skills and works collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Manages multiple competing priorities and demonstrates effective time‑management skills.
• High level of motivation, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Compensation

Expected annual base salary range: $175,000 - $175,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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