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The Analyst will be a member of the compliance team focusing on regulatory compliance issues with respect to marketing and other investor / third-party materials and communications, as well as working with others on Blackstone’s global Legal and Compliance (“L&C”) team. The Analyst will serve as the primary day-to-day counsel with respect to marketing materials and other communications and documents for one or more products. In this capacity, they will be responsible for reviewing investor and third-party communications, supervising staff in their reviews, advising on legal and compliance matters that arise in connection with investor suitability, domestic and global marketing registration, and analysis and resolution of regulatory questions. The employee will:

• Review marketing materials, due diligence responses, investor communications, and other fundraising and reporting-related materials (e.g., quarterly letters, recordings, memoranda, etc.) across various investment strategies from a legal, regulatory, and compliance perspective

• Manage the L&C relationship with several lines of business and related products

• Assist in maintaining internal policies and procedures with respect to marketing and other related compliance matters

• Develop educational materials and trainings for business professionals with respect to marketing and fundraising regulations and protocols

• Assist in assessing current and prospective regulatory risk through industry interaction and research

• Assist with other day-to-day L&C matters as needed

In addition, the employee will have the opportunity to work with legal and compliance teams dedicated to Blackstone’s various other business units and geographic regions and will assist in developing cross-functional compliance policies and procedures supporting regulatory compliance in various geographic regions. 

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. More specifically, the successful candidate should have/be:

• 1+ years of prior experience at a law firm and/or investment management firm

• Prior experience in a compliance role and/or J.D. required; prior experience with marketing or distribution compliance is a plus

• Understanding of the Advisers Act and FINRA regulations strongly preferred

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Strong drafting and organizational skills

• Excellent judgment

• Ability to communicate confidently, effectively, and diplomatically

• Ability to work independently while remaining a strong team player

• Ability to interpret legal and business terms and grasp concepts quickly

• Substantial initiative, creativity and motivation

• Role may require work outside of regular business hours, as needed

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:

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.

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 email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

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.

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