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Job Description

Type of Business:

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) is one of the world’s leading investment and advisory firms with total fee earning assets under management of approximately $93.5  billion, as of June 30, 2009. Blackstone seeks to create positive economic impact and long-term value for its investors, the companies it invests in, the companies it advises and the broader global economy. The firm accomplishes this through the commitment of its extraordinary people and flexible capital. The Blackstone Group businesses include: the management of private equity funds, real estate funds, funds of hedge funds, credit-oriented funds, collateralized loan obligation vehicles (CLOs) and closed-end mutual funds. The firm also provides various financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, restructuring and reorganization advisory and fund placement services.

Job Description:

• Weekly hedge fund AUM rolls


• Assist in maintaining Hedge Fund’s books and records for monthly NAVs


• Calculating Investor Redemptions


• Assist in reconciling Hedge Fund’s records to Administrator’s records (monthly NAVs, register of investors, and investor statements)


• Assist in SOX compliance requirements and quarter end reporting for 10Q and 10K


• Assist in quarterly reviews, the year end audit, and drafting of financial statements


• Preparing schedules for Investor relation requests

Qualifications:

• At least a BS in Accounting


• CPA would be a benefit


• 2-4 years of experience in either public or at a hedge fund/private equity (financial service industry)


• Extremely strong Microsoft excel skill (Ex. vlookup/pivot tables)


• Strong communication and organizational skills


• Ability to meet deadlines on a timely basis


• Quick learner including software systems

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Job Requirements

Less than 5 Years

Application Information

• Apply through The Blackstone Group / GSO