Corporate Development, Analyst

Blackstone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone’s Corporate Development team partners with business units to lead growth initiatives, execute M&A, and evaluate strategic financial decisions for the CFO. The role involves modeling, communicating findings, and supporting both organic and inorganic growth projects across Blackstone.

The analyst will build and present analyses, work with senior management, and help drive strategic corporate decisions. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, management consulting, or related fields (Financials Services / FIG exposure preferred)
• Thinks strategically, commercially and efficiently synthesizes information
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly motivated, intelligent, and works effectively in a team environment
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong work ethic and effectively manage multiple projects
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Strong academic record

Responsibilities

• Assess new business opportunities and conduct build-versus-buy analysis
• Analyze potential strategic M&A opportunities
• Support strategic growth projects for senior-level management
• Lead market research and competitor analysis
• Drive strategic corporate financial analysis, building and maintaining detailed financial models
• Draft presentations and investment memorandums for senior-level management
• Assist in transaction execution including due diligence and integration
• Partner with business unit leaders to evaluate new products, strategies, and opportunities

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team orientation

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Education

Strong academic record

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. 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. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

Job Title:

Corporate Development, Analyst

Job Description:

Blackstone’s Corporate Development team partners with the firm’s business units to lead key growth initiatives, execute M&A transactions, and evaluate strategic corporate financial decisions on behalf of the CFO. The team plays an active role in developing the firm’s long-term strategic priorities and works closely with senior-level management to perform high-priority financial analyses. This individual will help assess, model, communicate, and execute both organic and inorganic strategic growth projects for Blackstone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess new business opportunities and conduct build-versus-buy analysis
• Analyze potential strategic M&A opportunities
• Support strategic growth projects for senior-level management
• Lead market research and competitor analysis
• Drive strategic corporate financial analysis, building and maintaining detailed financial models
• Draft presentations and investment memorandums for senior-level management
• Assist in transaction execution including due diligence and integration
• Partner with business unit leaders to evaluate new products, strategies, and opportunities

Qualifications:

• 1 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, management consulting, or related fields (Financials Services / FIG exposure preferred)
• Thinks strategically, commercially and efficiently synthesizes information
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly motivated, intelligent, and works effectively in a team environment
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong work ethic and effectively manage multiple projects
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Strong academic record

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.

Expected annual base salary range:

$90,000 – $125,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual’s experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

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), 44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or 852 3656 8600 (APAC).

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 and 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. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.