Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA): Total Portfolio Management, Trading Assistant
About The Position
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 2 years 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.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience on the buy side
- Strong market awareness across asset classes
- Experience operating with precision under pressure
- Strong analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- A proactive mindset
- Comfortable handling time-sensitive tasks
- Comfortable coordinating across operations and compliance teams
- Comfortable contributing to investment processes in a dynamic trading environment
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Discretionary bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
