Associate - International Finance, Valuation (Luxembourg)

About the role

Blackstone is hiring an Associate for its BEFM Valuation team in Luxembourg, a key part of the International Finance team within a small, hands-on group. The team reviews the valuation of investments held by the funds managed by BEFM and works closely with finance teams globally, with expertise focused on some fund strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Review investment committee memos and calibrations, internal valuation material and third-party valuation reports, and document the review of fund-level valuation analysis
• Complete due diligence on Blackstone valuation teams and take part in new fund onboarding
• Propose improvements to valuation processes, procedures and the use of offshore resources and technology
• Collaborate with other teams and with the US, APAC and EMEA teams to solve problems and share best practices
• Prepare management information for Management Committee and Fund Board meetings, and handle ad-hoc projects and administrative tasks
• Manage responsibilities and tasks assigned to offshore consultants

Required profile

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a similar discipline (CFA or CAIA is a plus)
• 4-5 years of financial services experience, including a prior Big 4 role, with a good understanding of alternative industry operations
• Demonstrated expertise in valuation methodologies and strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of local regulatory requirements relating to AIFM and Luxembourg Funds
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines

Required skills

• Exceptional organizational and documentation abilities, with proven workflow structuring and record keeping
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, with a strong appetite for using technology
• Analytical skills, attention to detail and proactive problem solving