Tactical Opportunities - Executive Assistant

The Blackstone Group L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

The Blackstone Group L.P. is seeking an Executive Assistant to support a Senior Managing Director within the Tactical Opportunities Group.

The role manages highly complex calendars, coordinates domestic and international travel, and serves as a trusted gatekeeper for internal and external stakeholders. You will prepare briefing materials, assist with meeting preparation, and handle detailed expense reports while maintaining utmost confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex, multi-time zone calendars.
• Ability to coordinate domestic and international travel.
• Strong gatekeeping and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and Concur.
• Prepare briefing materials and expense reports with high accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage senior leaders' calendars across time zones.
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings and calls with multiple stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing materials and conduct research for meetings.
• Arrange domestic and international travel and prepare trip packets.
• Prepare, review, and submit complex expense reports with accuracy.
• Assist with personal scheduling related to travel.
• Support ad-hoc and special projects as needed.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Ownership and accountability

Interacting with senior management

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Concur

Job description

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Tactical Opportunities Tactical Opportunities (TacOpps) is Blackstone's opportunistic investment platform.TheTacOppsteam invests globally across asset classes, industries and geographies, seeking to identify and execute on attractive, differentiated investment opportunities.As part of the strategy, the team leverages the intellectual capital across Blackstone’s various businesses while continuously optimizing its approach in the face of ever-changing market conditions.

Job Description

The Executive Assistant role entails working to provide support to a Senior Managing Director and other senior leaders within the Tactical Opportunities Group. The responsibilities of the Executive Assistant include: Managing highly complex and dynamic calendars, including scheduling internal and external meetings, confirming appointments, and partnering closely with other assistants to ensure seamless business coordination. Serving as a trusted gatekeeper and primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders, always maintaining professionalism and responsiveness. Coordinating meetings and calls across multiple stakeholders and time zones, while adapting quickly to changing priorities and last‑minute adjustments. Supporting meeting preparation through research, document management, and organization of briefing materials. Participation in select internal meetings to help coordinate and maintain business pipeline. Arranging and managing intensive domestic and international travel, including maintaining detailed travel spreadsheets and preparing comprehensive trip packets. Providing detailed itineraries and ensuring all travel logistics are planned, communicated, and executed flawlessly. Preparing, reviewing, and submitting complex expense reports with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring full compliance with company policies. Assisting with occasional personal scheduling where business and personal commitments intersect, particularly related to travel coordination. Supporting a wide range of ad‑hoc and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, have sound judgment, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, the successful candidate will also possess: A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset that anticipates challenges and resolves issues before they escalate. Strong collaboration skills and effectiveness in team‑based environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High adaptability and excels in fast‑paced, dynamic environments while managing competing priorities. Performs duties with the highest level of confidentiality and professional integrity. Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. A sense of ownership and accountability, independently driving projects through completion. Comfort interacting with senior management on a regular basis. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. A willingness to learn and stay current with emerging technologies and tools. Familiarity with Concur or similar expense management systems.

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: $120,000 - $165,000. 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
• 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), [phone] (EMEA) or [phone] (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.

At Blackstone, we look to attract and retain the brightest minds in the business, hiring professionals across a wide range of disciplines. Our employees are integral to the firm’s identity, contributing to a culture of integrity, professionalism and excellence. It is their dedication and passion for their work that has helped Blackstone become a trusted partner for some of the largest institutional investors in the world. We encourage independent thinking and reward initiative, while providing services to help employees grow professionally. Our global business platform and brand reputation provide an unparalleled launch pad for growing your career.