AVP, Private Equity Valuations & Analytics – Lead & Impact

CFA Institute; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonuses

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Blackstone's Portfolio Management - Valuations and Analytics team seeks an AVP to support the Private Equity group. Core duties include evaluating and summarizing portfolio valuation results, developing models, and delivering analysis for senior leaders.

The role emphasizes mentorship, process improvements, and effective communication with internal committees and external auditors, with a path toward greater managerial responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or similar discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in valuations, transaction services, a private equity fund, consulting, or other relevant analytical roles.
• Thorough understanding of ASC 820 and valuation guidance; familiarity with Income, Market, Yield Analysis, PWERM, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills, high EQ, and experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience managing a team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day management of the team including deliverable tracking, model development, valuation model reviews, presentation to senior leaders, and ad-hoc deliverables.
• Lead the completion of valuation models in line with Blackstone's valuation policy as well as requisite external guidance.
• Drive the onboarding process for new portfolio investments and ensure proper data collection procedures are in place.
• Manage the annual audit as well as interim reviews with third party valuation firms.
• Lead enhancements and improvements to the group's valuations and reporting processes, procedures, offshore resources, and use of technology.
• Manage the creation and development of presentation materials to effectively communicate results within the Private Equity group and wider Blackstone.
• Lead presentation of valuation results to various internal committees, external auditors, and limited partners.
• Assist in the on-going training and development of analysts and associates.
• Work closely with Private Equity Management Reporting to provide inputs as well as other portfolio investment information to aid in the completion of planning deliverables.
• Maintain relationships with core constituencies including, deal professionals, Fund COO/CAO, Institutional Client Services, Operating Team, Accounting, Operations and Finance teams.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or similar discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Blackstone's Portfolio Management - Valuations and Analytics team seeks an AVP to support the Private Equity group. Core duties include evaluating and summarizing portfolio valuation results, developing models, and delivering analysis for senior leaders.

The role emphasizes mentorship, process improvements, and effective communication with internal committees and external auditors, with a path toward greater managerial responsibility.