Real Estate Finance & Analytics, Associate

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Job Title : Real Estate Finance & Analytics, Associate

The Real Estate Finance & Analytics team is looking for an Associate to support the Global Blackstone Real Estate Opportunistic Platform ( BREP ).

The group is responsible for the preparation of performance and attribution reporting of BREP results for internal and external purposes.

The group mainly provides support to business management and deal professionals while addressing a variety of investor relations, management reporting, and global investor relations strategies.

Responsibilities :

Valuation Reporting : Collaborate with finance, asset management and portfolio management teams across the globe to prepare quarterly valuation materials presented to senior management and the committee.

Partner with portfolio management and fund finance to manage the external review of our valuations

Internal and External Reporting : Work collaboratively with investor relations and portfolio management to support the creation of quarterly and ad-hoc investor reporting.

Materials include and are not limited to quarterly fund updates, marketing and due diligence materials, as well as the review of annual global investor conference.

Partner with the finance and corporate FP&A teams, as it relates to SEC quarterly filings

• Re-Engineering Advancements : Involvement in strategic business initiatives and automation projects to enhance and streamline reporting processes on a global scale (includes London and Singapore)
• Forecasting : Report and analyze future realizations across +350 investments to assist with strategic positioning and management of cash flow for the Real Estate business as well as limited partners
• Special Projects : Participate in and support projects as the business continues to evolve and grow

Internal and External Reporting

• Partner with Institutional Client Services and Portfolio Management to support the creation of quarterly and ad-hoc investor reporting
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance in conjunction with SEC quarterly filings and ad-hoc deliverable for Senior Management

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or similar discipline (CFA and / or CPA a plus)
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires execution of recurring deliverables as well as projects and initiatives in support of a rapidly growing business
• Thorough understanding of ASC 820 and corresponding valuation guidance. Familiarity with a wide range of valuation approaches ( Income, Market, Yield Analysis, etc.).
• A self-motivated individual with strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is required

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 :

$105,000 - $140,000

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 : Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.