2027 Blackstone Strategic Partners Real Estate Secondaries Summer Analyst (London)

Overview

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which we invest. Blackstone’s assets under management exceed $1.3 trillion, with global investment strategies across real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries, and hedge funds. For more information, visit www.blackstone.com. Follow Blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

Position

2027 Blackstone Strategic Partners Real Estate Secondaries Summer Analyst (London)

Programme Description

Blackstone’s Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week in-person experience providing extensive exposure across the firm. The program includes mentorship, ongoing feedback, technical and soft-skill training, networking opportunities with professionals across the firm, and immersion in Blackstone’s culture.

Job Description

Blackstone’s Summer Analyst program offers a unique experience within the financial services industry. The Strategic Partners Real Estate Secondaries team is among the most active and longstanding investment groups in the real estate secondaries sector. The Summer Analyst will participate in valuation analyses and financial modeling of real estate funds and properties across geographies and asset classes, including multifamily, industrial and logistics, hospitality, retail, and niche sectors such as cold storage and data centers. The role includes involvement in secondary transactions, fund and asset-level recapitalizations, co-investments, primary commitments, and other transaction structures. Additional responsibilities include preparing internal materials for new transactions, preparing Investment Committee memos, compiling materials for weekly team meetings, and analyzing market data for various transactions.

Summer Analyst Responsibilities

• The real estate vertical focuses exclusively on real estate secondaries investing within Strategic Partners.
• Conduct extensive valuation analysis and financial modeling of real estate funds and properties across geographies and asset classes.
• Assist on secondary transactions, recapitalizations, co-investments, primary commitments, and other transaction structures.
• Prepare and present internal materials for new transactions; assemble Investment Committee memos.
• Compile materials for weekly team meetings and analyze market data for various transactions.

Qualifications

Blackstone seeks individuals who work well in a team-driven environment, are highly motivated, possess sound judgment, and have a track record of excellence. The successful candidate must possess:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A desire to work in a team environment with dynamic roles
• A basic knowledge of accounting and finance
• Self-motivation to find solutions independently, with humility to acknowledge limits and uncertainties
• Sincere commitment to professional development
• Excellent attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity
• Good judgment

Eligibility & Application Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 Summer Analyst Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or master's student
• Anticipated graduation date: Summer 2028
• CV must include expected graduation month/year and grade
• CV must be in PDF format

Application Deadline

• Applications will close on Friday, 30 October 2026
• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis

If you do not meet these criteria, please see Blackstone’s Careers website for other opportunities that may be available, including other entry-level positions.

Additional Information

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive. Additional assignments may be required and may be changed at Blackstone’s discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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 protected status in accordance with applicable laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

Accommodations

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).

Securities Licenses

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

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

The above list is not exhaustive. Some roles may require case-by-case review. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

AI Screening Notice

You may be screened by an AI tool during the initial application review. If you are not selected to move to the next stage, you may request a manual re-review of your materials by emailing EMEACampusApplicationReview@blackstone.com with a reference to the specific position.

Application Process

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