Private Equity Senior Associate

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2026 Blackstone Private Equity Senior Associate (San Francisco)

Private Equity  

With $165 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.    

Senior Associate Overview:  

Blackstone Capital Partners (BCP) is Blackstone’s flagship corporate private equity fund, primarily focused on control buyouts of larger companies. While the fund is global and industry agnostic, the team in San Francisco is exclusively focused on the technology sector.  This role provides a unique opportunity to join the small investment team based in San Francisco pursuing opportunities across the software and Internet landscape.

As a Senior Associate, you will be involved in idea generation, due diligence, portfolio company monitoring, and will have the opportunity to guide and train members of the team, fostering their professional growth. The small size of the group offers Senior Associates the opportunity to work closely with senior members of the firm and to have extensive interaction with management teams and external advisors.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough research to identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities in various sectors.
• Perform comprehensive financial analysis, including valuation and modeling, to assess investment prospects.
• Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decision-making.
• Execute detailed business diligence to evaluate target companies, including their operations, financial health, and growth potential.
• Prepare comprehensive due diligence packs that incorporate relevant analytics, market research, and background information.
• Conduct interviews with industry experts and management teams to gather insights and validate investment assumptions.
• Assist in the execution and financing of transactions, ensuring effective coordination among stakeholders.
• Build detailed operating models for prospective investments to project financial outcomes and assess value creation strategies.
• Draft clear and concise investment memoranda for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare written summaries and presentation materials to effectively communicate findings and investment theses to the investment committee.
• Support portfolio companies by analyzing performance metrics, identifying opportunities for operational improvements, develop and implement value creation plans for portfolio investments.
• Embrace an apprenticeship-based model, actively learning from and sharing knowledge with team members to foster a collaborative environment.                                   

Qualifications:                       

To be considered for the 2026 Senior Associate Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled as an MBA student. 
• Anticipated graduation date: Spring 2026.
• Anticipated start date: Summer 2026.
• Resume must include expected graduation month/year.
• Resume must be in PDF format.
• Experience in investment banking or private equity preferred.
• Prior experience in private equity required.
• Strong understanding of accounting and finance.
• Proficient in financial modeling and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effectively present complex information clearly.
• Effective interpersonal skills and works collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Manages multiple competing priorities and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• High level of motivation, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow.

San Francisco Applicants: Blackstone will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.       

If you do not meet these criteria, please see Blackstone’s Careers website for other opportunities that may be available, including other entry level position.

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.

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• 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.

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