International Finance, Associate (m|f|x) Luxembourg

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 more than $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.

Tasks

Our Luxembourg Finance team is growing, and we are looking for people who are eager to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Associate to join the company.
The Associate will be an integral member of the Finance team in Luxembourg and will report to the Managing Director, Luxembourg.
In this role, you will participate in a variety of assignments, working closely with other Finance teams within the Group, with a specific focus that may include valuation, risk management, NAV review activities, and/or oversight of fund administrators and/or other counterparties.

Your contributions will be in the following areas:

• Investment valuation analysis, including due diligence on valuations performed by valuation teams
• Review of net asset value calculations
• Reporting oversight, including data collection and coordination of contractual or regulatory audits
• Risk monitoring, including conducting risk analysis and reporting
• Financial oversight, including conducting due diligence and overseeing strategic partnerships and service providers
• Onboarding of new activities and new products
• Project management related to the automation and transformation of processes
• Governance oversight, including assisting with management decision-making and facilitating access to information
• Other administrative ad hoc requests

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

We seek to hire individuals who work well in a team, are highly motivated, possess sound judgment, and have demonstrated excellence in their previous endeavors.

• University degree in finance, economics, accounting, financial engineering, or a related field (CFA certification is a plus)
• At least 4 years of prior experience in the financial services industry, at a Big 4 firm or equivalent
• Understanding of key drivers and major recent developments in the alternative investment industry
• Familiarity with key operations, laws, and regulations affecting the sector, as well as with valuation methodologies applied to private assets (such as DCF)
• Eager to work on a variety of assignments and projects of various sizes
• Possess strong analytical skills that enable you to quickly understand a problem, identify possible solutions and key success factors, and design tailored solutions
• Reliable, organized, curious, rigorous, and proactive, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent financial skills with a strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required
• A strong desire to adopt new technologies and a commitment to driving automation initiatives to streamline processes and improve productivity. Knowledge of IT languages such as VBA and SQL, and experience with tools such as Anaplan, Tableau, or PowerBI is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and handle a wide range of assignments, with a hands-on approach
  

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by law.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive, and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required for this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone at its sole discretion.

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Contact

Location

35a Avenue JF Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg