Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
Firm Overview:
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which we invest. Our more than $1.1 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, credit, real assets, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
Business Units:
Private Equity
With $152 billion of assets under management, Blackstone’s corporate private equity business has been a global leader since 1985. We uncover value by identifying great companies and enhancing their performance by providing strategic capital and outstanding management talent. We aim to grow stronger enterprises, create jobs, and enable our portfolio companies to build lasting value for our investors, their employees and all stakeholders.
Tactical Opportunities
Tactical Opportunities (Tac Opps) is Blackstone's opportunistic investment platform.
The Tac Opps team 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 Title:
Executive Assistant
Location:
Sydney
Job Description:
- Handle general professional administration of a highly confidential and sensitive nature
- Calendar management for senior management team members, including scheduling appointments, confirming meetings, coordinating with other Assistants and confirming meetings with investors, clients, and offshore colleagues as requested
- Regularly coordinate meetings and conference (audio & video) calls
- Organize complex international travel itineraries and arrangements
- Field telephone calls
- Screen, and where necessary, act upon, all email communications (both internal & external)
- Handling of confidential documentation and correspondence as requested
- Monthly reconciliation of professionals’ expenses
- Liaise with international offices, clients, and external consultants
Qualifications:
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.
The successful Executive Assistant should possess the following qualities:
- Experience in working with senior-level executives providing outstanding administrative support in a dynamic environment
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of professionalism
- Experience in interacting with executives, professionals and/or clients
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize time sensitive work
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office
- Ability to work well in a small team environment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its 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), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (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:
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Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
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Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
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Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
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Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
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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.
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