Analyst, Real Estate Private Equity, The Blackstone Group

Job Title	Analyst, Real Estate Private Equity
Employer	The Blackstone Group
Job Type	Full Time
Location	London, UK
Industry	Private Equity
Experience	0-3 Years
Languages	English
Deadline	Thursday 23rd October 2014

Responsibilities:

Support various asset management initiatives including dispositions, refinancings, capital expenditure, leasing and management changes across a range of asset classes
Carry out detailed financial modeling and analysis to evaluate portfolio investments and strategic decisions
Interface with external advisors, portfolio companies and joint venture partners to manage transaction execution, monitor performance and implement operational initiatives
Support commercial aspects of fund management and capital raising
Develop detailed cash flow models for quarterly asset valuations and reporting
Desired Experience & Profile:

Experience in Alternative Investments Advisory, portfolio management and asset level financial modelling is required
A background in Real Estate is required
Top-notch Excel modelling skills
A Masters in Finance is required
Understanding of finance and accounting
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in a dynamic team environment, strong work ethic and multi-tasking skills
Qualifications:
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and are proven self-starters.  In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should have excellent communication and leadership skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, interests outside of work and a desire to work in a team environment.  European languages are preferred.

Location & Application details:
The role will be based at Blackstone offices at 40 Berkeley Square in London
Salary: competitive with market
Apply by sending a CV and cover letter to RecruitingEurope@blackstone.com – we are accepting applications from 25 September – 23 October 2014

About The Blackstone Group

The Blackstone Group was founded in New York in 1985 by Pete Peterson and Steve Schwarzman, who were previously working together at Lehman Brothers. The Group operates in a number of areas including private equity, real estate, credit and alternative investments, financial advisory (M&A, restructuring, reorganisations, private placements, etc.). Blackstone’s private equity business has been one of the most active over the last decade, and is now one of the largest in the world.

Investment Strategy

Blackstone pursues non-hostile investments in a diverse range of sectors, primarily in North America and Western Europe.

It has a value-oriented, conservative investment approach which leads it to use “prudent” leverage and focus on companies with leading market shares in stable industries

It is willing to examine complex transactions and performs rigourous due diligence including externsive macroeconomic research and industrial analysis

Other investmetn premises include add-on acquisitions, proprietary deal flow, corporate partnerships and creative exit mechanisms

Target investment size between $250m and $1.25bn