2026 Portfolio Management Program

The Blackstone Group L.P.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 139,500 - 170,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Discretionary bonuses

Equity compensation

Professional development

Job summary

Blackstone’s Portfolio Management Program (PMP) is a development track designed to train finance and operations talent within CFO teams across Blackstone portfolio companies. Starting Fall 2026 in New York, it combines an immersive 3–6 month training period with two 12–15 month rotations at various companies.

Participants gain hands-on experience in FP&A or valuations, then pursue roles across Blackstone or related portfolio companies, with opportunities for further rotations and advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or quantitative discipline with a strong academic record.
• 2+ years of work experience in FP&A, deal advisory, consulting, corporate development/strategy, corporate rotational programs, or corporate banking.
• Willingness to relocate across the United States based on business needs.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Complete structured onboarding and technical training covering financial modeling, valuation, financial statement analysis, performance reporting, IPO readiness, advanced Excel and PowerPoint, Capital IQ, and Blackstone internal systems.
• Complete a minimum of two portfolio company rotations, generally twelve to fifteen months each, supporting finance and/or operations priorities based on portfolio company needs.
• Support strategic, operational, and transaction-related initiatives, including FP&A, corporate development, IPO preparation, risk management, merger integration, and operational improvement efforts.
• Partner with portfolio company management teams and collaborate with Blackstone Finance, Deal, and Asset Management professionals on key business priorities.
• Participate in formal mentorship, annual program conferences, and networking opportunities across the Blackstone platform.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and strong execution while representing Blackstone within portfolio company environments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or quantitative discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Capital IQ

Job description

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager, delivering compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. With over $1.3 trillion in assets under management, Blackstone focuses on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries, and hedge funds.

The Portfolio Management Program (PMP) is a Blackstone Finance development program designed to build finance and operational talent while supporting CFO teams across Blackstone portfolio companies. The program will start in Fall2026 and begins with an immersive three‑ to six‑month training period at Blackstone’s NewYork office, providing hands‑on experience within the Finance – Portfolio Management organization in FP&A or Valuations. The training period is followed by two to three years of rotational assignments on location at various Private Equity, Infrastructure, Energy, Growth, and Tactical Opportunities portfolio companies. Participants will live and work in different geographic regions while building financial skills and gaining exposure to key business and financial leaders. Post‑program opportunities include roles at portfolio companies, within Blackstone, or additional rotations at other portfolio companies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete structured onboarding and technical training covering financial modeling, valuation, financial statement analysis, performance reporting, IPO readiness, advanced Excel and PowerPoint, Capital IQ, and Blackstone internal systems.
• Complete a minimum of two portfolio company rotations, generally twelve to fifteen months each, supporting finance and/or operations priorities based on portfolio company needs.
• Support strategic, operational, and transaction‑related initiatives, including FP&A, corporate development, IPO preparation, risk management, merger integration, and operational improvement efforts.
• Partner with portfolio company management teams and collaborate with Blackstone Finance, Deal, and Asset Management professionals on key business priorities.
• Participate in formal mentorship, annual program conferences, and networking opportunities across the Blackstone platform.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and strong execution while representing Blackstone within portfolio company environments.

Qualifications

• Willingness to relocate throughout the United States based on business and portfolio company needs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a quantitative discipline (preferred) and a strong academic record.
• 2+ years of work experience in FP&A, deal advisory, consulting, corporate development/strategy, corporate rotational programs, or corporate banking.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in dynamic, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines with limited oversight.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and organizational levels.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Mandatory Securities License Requirements

• Attending client meetings where you discuss 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.
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or contributing information for marketing materials.

Expected annual base salary range: $155,000 – $155,000. Actual base salary will be determined by experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Additional compensation includes discretionary bonuses, equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion, and comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA), paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and other benefits.

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 recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.