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    4. Real Estate Asset Management Summer Analyst London 2023
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    Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $915 billion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.

    Business Description

    Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone’s real estate business was founded in 1991 and has US $298 billion of investor capital under management. Blackstone is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, residential, office, hospitality and retail. Our opportunistic funds seek to acquire undermanaged, well-located assets across the world. Blackstone’s Core+ business invests in substantially stabilized real estate assets globally, through both institutional strategies and strategies tailored for income-focused individual investors including Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT), a U.S. non-listed REIT, and Blackstone’s European yield-oriented strategy. Blackstone Real Estate also operates one of the leading global real estate debt businesses, providing comprehensive financing solutions across the capital structure and risk spectrum, including management of Blackstone Mortgage Trust.

    The role

    At Blackstone, we look to attract and retain the brightest minds in the business, hiring professionals and students across a wide range of disciplines. Our employees’ passion for their work and commitment to their clients have helped Blackstone become one of the most respected financial institutions and a trusted partner.

    Blackstone's Summer Analyst Program is 10-weeks in length and will provide participants broad exposure to the Firm. The Program offers Summer Analyst's various technical training and professional development opportunities, the ability to network with professionals across all business units, and a robust mentorship experience to allow the participants to be fully immersed in the Blackstone culture.

    Blackstone’s Real Estate Asset Management Group expects Analysts to be engaged in all aspects of real estate asset management, including assistance with acquisitions underwriting and asset visits, post-acquisition transition, strategy and execution of value enhancement strategies, asset valuation, budgeting and on-going underwriting, and analysis related to restructurings/recapitalizations, refinancing and disposition strategies. In this role, the Summer Analyst will work closely with Blackstone’s acquisition teams and portfolio company senior management.

    Summer Analyst responsibilities may include

    • Financial analysis and modeling
    • Assist with the management and servicing of commercial real estate debt investments
    • Market research, asset tours, borrower relationship management
    • Competitive analysis
    • Development of presentations and reporting for internal and external use
    • Assist in the execution of transactions, including due diligence

    What we look for

    Our people are our most valuable asset. They are highly skilled problem solvers who believe challenges represent opportunities. Together with the firm’s entrepreneurial spirit, their unique passions and backgrounds contribute to a diverse, creative and vibrant environment.

    We’re looking to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should (have):

    • Strong communication skills
    • A demonstrated ability to write effectively
    • Be a collaborative team player
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Good judgement
    • Perseverance and stamina
    • Contribute to a positive culture

    Knowledge of accounting and finance and experience of investment banking are desirable, but not necessary.

    The Principles that Matter Most

    • Accountability
    • Excellence
    • Integrity
    • Team Work
    • Entrepreneurship

    Everything we do is guided by these principles, which define our character and culture; they have been at the core of Blackstone since its inception. These enduring qualities are the shared convictions that we bring to our professional and personal conduct. They are a fundamental strength of our business.

    Requirements

    To be considered for the Real Estate Asset Management Summer Analyst role applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or masters student
    • Anticipated graduation date: 2023 or 2024
    • CV must include expected graduation month/year and grade
    • CV must be in PDF format