Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA): Total Portfolio Management, Trading Assistant

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

BXMA - Total Portfolio Management, Trading Assistant

Business Unit:          

BXMA

Business Unit Overview:      

Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA) manages $109 billion across a diversified set of businesses. We strive to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients across market cycles. Our strategies include Absolute Return, Multi-Strategy, Total Portfolio Management, and Public Real Assets.

Job Title:

Trading Assistant, Analyst

Job Description:        

We are seeking a highly motivated Trading Assistant to support a fast-paced investment team across trade execution, portfolio management, market monitoring, and operational workflows.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience on the buy side, strong market awareness across asset classes, and experience operating with precision under pressure.

This role sits directly alongside portfolio managers and traders, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. The candidate should be comfortable handling time-sensitive tasks, coordinating across operations and compliance teams, and contributing to investment processes in a dynamic trading environment.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Supporting traders and portfolio managers with daily execution workflows across equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX, and multi-asset strategies.
• Monitoring live markets, news flow, economic releases, and portfolio exposures throughout the trading day.
• Assisting with trade booking, allocation, reconciliation, and settlement coordination.
• Maintaining and updating internal risk, P&L, and position reports.
• Ensuring trade compliance with internal mandates and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating with brokers, custodians, operations, and middle-office teams to resolve breaks and operational issues.
• Preparing pre-trade and post-trade analytics, including liquidity, exposure, and performance analysis.
• Support the maintenance of trading models, dashboards, and market-monitoring tools.
• Contributing to technology led process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing operational risk.
• Supporting ad hoc research and market analysis for investment teams.

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:

$110,000 - $160,000

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 and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

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 contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

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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