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About the Role

BXMA's largest line of business makes LP investments in hedge funds. This role offers the opportunity to analyze, evaluate, and engage with global hedge fund managers, as well as interface with colleagues across the globe. The investment process combines public market and financial analysis with strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end diligence process for prospective hedge fund investments within the Equity space.
Engage fund managers, complete thematic market research, and underwrite specific investments.
Perform investment due diligence, including quantitative analysis, financial modeling, scenario and sensitivity analyses, and market research.
Create presentation materials for investment committees.
Continuously monitor and evaluate existing portfolio exposures.
Track key positions, themes, exposures, and risk factors.
Have regular conversations with fund managers.
Assess the impact of organizational changes.
Continuously challenge and stress-test investment theses.
Maintain and deepen relationships with existing fund managers and partners.
Think critically about how market factors impact Equity strategies and contribute recommendations.
Prepare investment committee presentations and portfolio updates.
Qualitatively and quantitatively analyze hedge fund strategies and individual managers.
Prepare manager investment recommendations, detailed data analyses, and portfolio models.
Model various investment strategies, exposures, and their risks.
Think creatively about improving investment evaluation, monitoring, and reporting processes.

Requirements

Highly motivated, diligent, and demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.
5+ years of relevant work experience (e.g., hedge fund investing, investment banking, equity research, investment management, fund of funds, or related fields).
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Entrepreneurial, team-oriented mentality.
Strong communication skills, including demonstrable writing and presentation skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Good judgement and confidence.
Strong financial modeling skills and the capability to deconstruct a hedge fund's historic returns.
A passion for equity markets, and a deep understanding of different approaches within the asset class.
Experience managing ad hoc projects independently.
Experience working in a team environment and contributing to a positive team culture.
Prior programming experience is a plus but not necessary.

Skills

Hedge fund investing
Investment banking
Equity research
Investment management
Fund of funds
Quantitative analysis
Financial modeling
Scenario and sensitivity analyses
Market research
Presentation skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Judgement
Confidence
Financial modeling
Equity markets analysis
Project management
Teamwork
Programming (plus)

Experience Level

5+ years of relevant work experience

Salary/Compensations

$175,000 - $200,000

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Discretionary bonuses
Potential eligibility for equity and other incentive compensation

About the Company

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.
BXMA manages $109 billion across a diversified set of businesses.
BXMA strives to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for clients across market cycles.
BXMA strategies include Absolute Return, Multi-Strategy, Total Portfolio Management, and Public Real Assets.

Equal Opportunity

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).