Blackstone Infrastructure Partners Asset Management Associate

Blackstone • New York, NY

45d

About The Position

BIP’s Asset Management group offers the Associate the experience to play an integral role for BIP on its Asset Management team with a focus on maximizing value for the fund’s investments and by acting as a critical conduit to BIP’s portfolio investments. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced operators and engage with the deal team through the transaction life cycle. Additionally, the Associate will engage with senior management at BIP’s portfolio companies while driving the development of financial analysis and preparation of quarterly and monthly reporting deliverables. The successful candidate will be engaged on all aspects of asset and portfolio management, including support during the initial diligence phase, strategy and execution of value enhancement strategies, and general areas of asset / portfolio management such as supporting Institutional Client Solutions (ICS) requests, originating and tracking Portfolio Operations engagement, KPI reporting, and ad hoc requests.

Requirements

• 3+ years of work experience in financial services, consulting, accounting or other relevant exposure.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, financial modeling, and performance analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment while managing multiple projects.
• Self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and responsiveness.
• A hands-on approach to executing strategy with portfolio companies.
• Professionalism and credibility to engage effectively with senior board members and portfolio company management.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to energy, transportation, real estate, telecommunications, or other asset-intensive businesses is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of asset management plans to optimize performance of BIP’s portfolio companies.
• Collaborate with investor relations to draft communications, providing insights and updates on portfolio company performance that will be shared across the business and limited partners.
• Onboard investments and monitor portfolio companies in collaboration with the BIP deal team, Finance, Legal & Compliance, and Portfolio Operations.
• Participate in specific strategic initiatives, refinancing activities, and management evaluations, to enhance value for portfolio companies.
• Manage portfolio reporting activities, including preparing and presenting materials to Blackstone leadership.
• Research industry trends, market developments, and macroeconomic factors, assess their impact on portfolio companies and highlight relevant insights for investors.
• Work on cross-business initiatives to drive value across portfolio.
• Manage consultants and other third parties during due diligence.

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
• paid time off
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• discretionary bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees