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Blackstone’s Global Fund Finance team is seeking an Associate to perform the valuation, review and public release of the daily Net Asset Values for the BAAM individual investor solutions platform. Candidates should have 4 + years of public and private accounting experience. Candidates are expected to exhibit strong technical and analytical skills as well as exceptional communication skills. Candidates should be able to work in a fast paced environment, self-motivated and team-oriented individuals with innovative ideas and solutions who will thrive on challenge in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review daily and monthly estimate and final fund NAVs
• Understanding of accounting ledger data in order to review the third-party fund administrator data, shadow books and reconciliations to manage daily NAV generation
• Calculate management and complex incentive fees
• Perform daily pricing and work with the team to determine valuation as needed for mutual fund holdings: listed domestic and foreign equities, listed and OTC derivatives, structured credit, private investments
• Knowledge of SEC filings for regulated mutual funds and Central Bank of Ireland filings for regulated UCITS fund
• Coordinate with auditors for interim testing and audited financial statements
• Review financial statements and disclosures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC financial reporting requirement
• Assist with various ad-hoc reporting including RoRs, PnL, position exposure and other analyses for senior management 
• Assist with technology initiatives including reconciling data being used in automation efforts

Qualifications:

• BS (or above) in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of fund, audit, or administrator experience
• CPA preferred
• Experience in mutual funds and / or hedge funds is required
• Strong Excel skills preferred
• Knowledge of fund accounting and operations
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Able to multi-task and effectively manage their own time
• A collaborative team player, always willing to assist colleagues
• Possesses a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle multiple projects

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:

$100,000 - $130,000

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.

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Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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