2027 Data Science Summer Analyst

Company Overview

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.

Job Title

Summer Analyst

Business Unit

Blackstone Data Science

Blackstone Data Science Overview

Blackstone Data Science (“BXDS”) is the firm-wide team that uses AI and statistical methods to make Blackstone better investors and business operators— the first such team in private equity. Integrated into our investing groups, BXDS focuses on answering mission-critical investment and business questions using data science, statistics, programming, and machine learning techniques. The team uses financial data, alternative datasets, and analytical methods to develop a perspective on investments, accelerate growth at portfolio companies, and help source new investment and partnership opportunities.

BXDS works hand-in-hand with Blackstone deal teams and portfolio company management teams to underwrite investments, drive operating efficiencies, and identify new sources of value. The team builds scalable tools and technology integral to how Blackstone underwrites new deals and manages the portfolio, sitting at the intersection of quantitative and qualitative investment analysis with an explicit focus on projects that “move the needle.” You will have the opportunity to work directly with senior management and top executives from portfolio companies. If you’re seeking stimulating quantitative work with clear, tangible business impact, BXDS may be a good fit.

Program Description

Blackstone’s Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week in-person experience offering participants extensive exposure across the firm. The program provides Summer Analysts with mentorship, continuous feedback, technical and soft-skill training, networking opportunities with professionals across the firm, and the unique chance to fully immerse themselves in Blackstone’s culture.

Job Description

Blackstone is looking to hire a passionate undergraduate to join BXDS as a Summer Analyst. This individual will play a key role in accelerating a data-driven evolution within Blackstone by using data science techniques to evaluate live private equity and real estate deals, work with portfolio company management teams to drive business value, and curate novel insights using broad-ranging datasets.

The individual must be dedicated to applying quantitative methods to drive investment analysis and business impact, and must be intellectually curious about solving real-world questions using data. Responsibilities include generating novel approaches to critical investment processes and driving innovation in private equity.

Successful candidates will be creative, strategic, highly motivated, and highly detail-oriented. They must be effective communicators of technical outcomes to non-technical stakeholders and create business-friendly outputs and visualizations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming and querying languages (Python required; SQL preferred)
• Foundation in statistics and mathematics
• Comfortable working with and combining disparate and varied data sources
• Strong analytical methodology skills and desire to solve novel technical challenges
• Ability to balance multiple projects and efficiently meet goals in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent commercial-mindedness and understanding of what matters in a business/investment context
• Ability to independently drive key workstreams forward and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience developing AI and generative AI applications (preferred)
• Experience in a data-driven professional setting (preferred)
• No previous experience in the financial services industry is required

2027 Summer Analyst Program Eligibility Criteria

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or pursuing a master’s degree immediately following undergraduate studies
• Anticipated graduation date: Fall 2027 – Spring 2028
• Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
• Resume must be in PDF format
• Application submitted by 9/20/2026

Compensation

Expected annual base salary range: $110,000 - $110,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by components including experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. For roles located outside of the US, posted salary bands should be disregarded, as these roles follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the role.