Strategic Growth & M&A 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’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.