Portfolio Management Oversight, AVP

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Company Overview

Blackstone Europe Fund Management S.à r.l. (“BEFM”) is a private limited liability company (société à responsibilité limitée) notably subject to the Law of 10 August 1915 on commercial companies, as amended from time to time and to the AIFM Law. BEFM is authorized by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (“CSSF”) as (i) a management company under Article 101(2) (Chapter 15) of the Law of 17 December 2010 on undertakings for collective investment, as amended (the UCI Law) and (ii) an alternative investment fund manager in accordance with the Law of 12 July 2013 on alternative investment fund managers, as amended (the AIFM Law).

BEFM manages UCITS and alternative investment funds (AIFs) in a variety of asset classes including private equity, real estate, credit and hedge fund solutions. BEFM is also authorized to manage separately managed accounts (SMAs) with a combination of these asset classes.

Job Description

A senior member of the Portfolio Management Oversight (“PMO”) team, playing an important role in continuing to build and develop the function to genuine “Best in Class” standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with various stakeholders in the US and EMEA regions.  The primary focus will be on overseeing portfolio managers and Information and Communication & Technology (“ICT”) providers to ensure regulatory expectations are met while maintaining lean and sustainable processes.

This position will report to the Conducting Officer in charge of Portfolio Management Oversight and ICT, with a responsibility to provide support in wide-ranging tasks.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Management Oversight

• Conduct initial and periodic due diligence reviews of portfolio management delegates (“Delegates”) in accordance with BEFM’s risk-based approach and PMO Procedure ensuring a complete and timely process
• Perform ongoing monitoring of the Delegates in accordance with applicable regulations, internally developed KPIs, and PMO Procedure, and escalate any findings or highlights to senior management
• Prepare reports and present results of PMO activities to relevant committees and boards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Delegates
• Act as a point of contact for PMO matters for US and EMEA stakeholders and other team members
• Liaise with external counsel to obtain legal advice when necessary
• Represent the team in meetings with all Blackstone’s Business Units
• Participate in creating lean and efficient processes while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Ensure that all policies, procedures, and processes encompass latest regulatory requirements

ICT Oversight / Digital Operational Resilience

• Maintain ICT governance framework by updating BEFM's ICT Policy and other key documents that govern BEFM’s digital operational resilience
• Develop and perform oversight of BEFM's ICT outsourcing arrangements in accordance with BEFM’s risk-based approach and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), leveraging existing process at the Group level
• Ensure maintenance of the Register of Information required under DORA

New Products Onboarding

• Coordinate onboarding of new funds liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Review fund documentation, where relevant, and manage new business approval process
• Administer management information data for purpose of reporting to stakeholders

Miscellaneous

• Participate in PMO, BEFM and Group level projects, including technology solutions
• Support the Conducting Officer during internal audits, annual external audits, and ad hoc tasks
• Continuously seek to improve processes and drive innovation
• Coach, train, and supervise junior team members

Qualifications & Skills

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team, are highly motivated, with a sound judgment, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry, such as UCITS Management Company, AIFM, or advisory role. Prior experience in a Big 4 firm is a plus
• Fluent in English, both written and oral
• Highly organized with great attention to detail and strong time management skills
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability, manages work independently and knows when to escalate matters
• Good knowledge of the local/EU regulatory requirements related to UCITS and AIFs, domiciled in Luxembourg and/or Ireland
• Exposure to CSSF Circular 22/808 and DORA
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint is essential; knowledge of IT languages like VBA and SQL is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively connect and collaborate with international teams, and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.

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.

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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