Total 2 Administrative job vacancies in Quality Assurance / Control category in The United States of America

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 $1 trillion 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. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
 

With $139 billion of assets under management, Blackstone’s corporate private equity business has been a global leader since 1985. We uncover value by identifying great companies and enhancing their performance by providing strategic capital and outstanding management talent. We aim to grow stronger enterprises, create jobs, and enable our portfolio companies to build lasting value for our investors, their employees and all stakeholders.    

The Compliance Manager will work on a variety of compliance matters pertaining to Blackstone’s Private Equity funds. Primary job responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with the investment team and other key internal stakeholders to provide broad support for the compliance program for Blackstone’s Private Equity business, team members, and investment portfolio consistent with applicable laws and regulations (with particular focus on the U.S., U.K. and European Union)

• Coordinate across business unit and corporate teams to prepare regulatory reports and filings (e.g., Form ADV, Form PF, Reg D, AIFMD and Annex IV) and to perform annual 206(4)-7 compliance review (including for Blackstone’s Life Sciences group).

• Provide compliance coverage for Private Equity’s fundraising efforts, including fund registrations, the review of private placement memoranda and the negotiation of certain LP side letter provisions

• Help develop, revise, and maintain compliance and regulatory policies, procedures and controls taking into account the specific needs of the Private Equity business, firm-wide policies and practices, and evolving legal and regulatory requirements

• Assist with compliance testing and coordination with an outside compliance consultant for testing, including in connection with Private Equity’s annual compliance review

• Reviewing and processing wall-cross requests and assisting with the administration of the firm’s internal information walls

• Ensure compliance with investor side letter obligations

• Serve as the primary point of escalation for matters pertaining to fund marketing and LP communications

• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual LP disclosures and provide compliance support for periodic investor reporting

• Oversee responses to third-party AML, KYC and sanctions compliance requests pertaining to the Private Equity funds and their investments

• Support selected firm-wide legal and compliance initiatives

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional compliance and or law firm experience (preferably covering asset management or at a regulatory consulting firm)

• Experience with private funds and related regulatory filings

• Possess interest in financial markets and compliance processes with an ability to step in and work directly with business stakeholders

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, intelligent, and proven excellence in prior endeavors

• Strong time and task management skills; possesses an ability to manage multiple priorities and raise issues in a timely and productive fashion

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite

• Team player

• Strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to write effectively

• Desire to work as part of a collaborative team and willingness to embrace a variety of matters

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:

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.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

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.

To submit your application please complete the form below. Fields marked with a red asterisk * must be completed to be considered for employment (although some can be answered "prefer not to say"). Failure to provide this information may compromise the follow-up of your application. When you have finished click Submit at the bottom of this form.

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 $1 trillion 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. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
 

Job Title:

Global Tax Compliance - Reporting & Compliance –SVP

Job Description:

The individual will help implement best practices for reporting and compliance as well as:

• Oversee day to day quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision calculations in connection with SEC reporting requirements including:
  • Preparation of tax footnotes and disclosures in financial statements
  • Preparation of cash taxes forecast
  • Earnings and profits calculations for corporate entities
  • Review return to provision calculations of federal and state/local income taxes
• Review federal and state/local income tax returns, quarterly tax estimates, and extensions
• Assist in tax planning analysis and involvement in various special projects
• Assist in various process enhancements to streamline and automate flow of data
• Research tax issues
• Assist with responding to tax authority requests
• Interface and collaborate with other departments

Qualifications:

We are looking for a self-motivated, diligent and hard-working team player who can work independently. The ideal candidate:

• Must have relevant tax experience with a concentration in corporations
• Must have knowledge and working experience in ASC 740
• 15 years minimum of public accounting and/or private experience  
• CPA and/or MST preferred
• Up C Structure experience strongly preferred
• Partnership tax experience is a plus
• International tax experience is a plus
• knowledge of tax return or tax provision preparation systems is a plus
• Knowledge of US reporting of foreign investments including PFIC’s, CFC’s and CFP’s is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be organized, detail oriented and able to function in a dynamic environment with the ability to take initiative
• Must produce timely and accurate records and understand that supporting work paper documentation is paramount
• Must be proactive, follow through on commitments and understand that deadlines are meaningful
• Must be a quick learner and be able to apply knowledge learned to future 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:

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.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

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.

To submit your application please complete the form below. Fields marked with a red asterisk * must be completed to be considered for employment (although some can be answered "prefer not to say"). Failure to provide this information may compromise the follow-up of your application. When you have finished click Submit at the bottom of this form.