Private Wealth Solutions - Product Origination, Associate

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Private Wealth Solutions (PWS) was established to answer the growing demand for Blackstone products from high-net worth investors. Partnering with many of the world’s largest private banks and wealth management firms, Blackstone’s Private Wealth Solutions team packages and delivers the full breadth of Blackstone’s alternative product capability to these firms and their clients and provides ongoing product and advisor support, as well as education and training around alternatives.

Job Title:

Private Wealth Solutions – Product Origination / Development, Associate

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PWS is seeking an accomplished candidate with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and partners to join as Vice President in our Product Origination team within PWS Product Strategy.

Product Origination is focused on designing flagship, category-killing products that deliver Blackstone’s investment capabilities, redefining the accessibility of alternatives for private wealth clients. As a member of the Product Origination team, the individual will be responsible for driving the design and end-to-end development of new funds. The ideal candidate will be creative and passionate about researching and creating innovative product structures and solutions to unlock new markets and distribution channels.

Primary job responsibilities will include:

• Support multiple strategic initiatives and numerous firm-wide and cross-business projects
• Partner with senior leaders across Private Wealth Solutions and Blackstone’s investment businesses to create bespoke products designed for private wealth clients
• Work with internal Blackstone teams on the full scope of product development, including the buildout of operations, technology, marketing and finance
• Support the design and launch of global and local funds, balancing the regulatory framework/constraints with client preferences and emerging focus (liquidity, yield, returns, etc.)
• Conduct research on product structures, regulatory developments and competitor fund launches to help identify scale opportunities

Qualifications:

In addition to a minimum of 3+ years of experience in investment banking, asset management, consulting or wealth management, the successful candidate should have:

• Demonstrated ability to write effectively
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Personal Characteristics:

The candidate should possess the following personal characteristics:

• “Can do” attitude, sense of urgency, diligent and conscientious work ethic
• Outstanding record of academic achievement and professional accomplishment
• Sound judgment and the ability to engender trust
• High level of patience and emotional intelligence in order to work effectively within a demanding environment
• Adaptive, collaborative, positive and proactive disposition
• Striving for excellence and driven to contribute to the company’s success
• Integrity and professionalism

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:

$135,000 - $145,000

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: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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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:

• 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.
• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

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.

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