Direct Trading Operations - Analyst

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Business Unit Overview:  

Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA) manages $101 billion across a diversified set of businesses. We strive to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients across market cycles. Our strategies include Absolute Return, Multi-Strategy, Total Portfolio Management, and Public Real Assets.

Job Title: BXMA- Direct Trading Operations, Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, who can excel in a dynamic environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, diverse asset classes and investment operations will be advantageous.

Responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for trade capture, cash and position reconciliations, and proactive resolution of exceptions

• Interact with sell side trading counterparts on market updates and trade related issues

• Collaborate with various teams within the firm to address trade and compliance queries

• Research and resolve trade breaks at Prime Brokers, Fund Administrators & Custodians

• Run end-of-day flash PNL and generate ad-hoc risk/performance reporting to support the investment team

• Partner with the technology team on building out technology solutions to enhance the control environment and optimize performance reporting

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience

• Expertise in fixed income, derivatives, equity products, and comprehensive understanding of the trade life cycle

• Prior experience working directly with traders in a dynamic environment is a plus

• Works with technology teams on system enhancements

• Undergraduate degree 

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in treasury, trade support or middle office

• Proficiency with Excel, Python experience (a plus)

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:

$110,000 - $125,000

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 and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

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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:

• 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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