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About Blackstone
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager with over $1.3 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries, and hedge funds. Blackstone Energy Transition Partners is the energy-focused private equity division of Blackstone, known for its long-term successful investment record in the energy sector with more than $24 billion of equity invested globally. The division’s strategy focuses on supporting exceptional management teams through flexible capital solutions that enhance the performance and growth of energy firms, delivering reliable and affordable energy solutions globally.
About this Role
Blackstone Energy Transition Partners’ Senior Associate will have a pivotal role in evaluating investment opportunities within the energy transition sector. The role involves deep analysis of potential investments, acquisitions, and exit opportunities, with continuous monitoring of the portfolio companies. A significant part of the job is direct involvement in due diligence processes, valuation analyses, and negotiations of contracts. The position demands rigorous investment research, deal screening, and evaluation. The Senior Associate will collaborate closely with both internal and external advisors and lead due diligence related to business, industry, regulatory, ESG, and market factors. They will also aid in preparing investment memoranda and be part of investment opportunity origination, idea generation, and contract negotiation. Collaboration with senior management, particularly during board meetings, to enhance operational efficiency and growth strategies of portfolio companies is essential. The role also involves supervising analysts and associates, providing mentorship and professional development, while assisting with recruitment processes.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate potential investments and acquisitions in the energy transition sector.
- Direct involvement in transaction due diligence and valuation analysis.
- Conduct investment research, deal screening, and evaluation.
- Develop due diligence procedures for potential investments.
- Assist in mergers, investments, and financial transactions.
- Perform financial analyses such as valuation, modeling, and forecasting.
- Lead due diligence related to business, industry, regulatory, ESG, and market factors.
- Prepare and present investment memoranda.
- Assist in negotiating contracts and agreements.
- Monitor the performance of portfolio companies post-acquisition.
- Work closely with senior management to drive operational improvements.
- Oversee workload and mentorship of 1-3 analysts and associates.
- Participate in recruitment of junior team members.
- Prioritize and complete multiple tasks under time constraints.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years experience in financial analysis for investment opportunities.
- Experience evaluating financial statements and advising on M&A transactions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and PowerPoint for presentations.
- Experience with FactSet and CapitalIQ tools.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Paid time off and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan and discretionary bonuses.
- Potential eligibility for equity and other incentive compensation.
- Commitment to equal employment opportunities across all demographics.
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