Senior Associate, Real Estate and Digital Infrastructure

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. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.  Business Description: Real Estate   Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone’s real estate business was founded in 1991 and has US $319 billion of investor capital under management. Blackstone is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, data centers, residential, office and hospitality. Our opportunistic funds seek to acquire undermanaged, well-located assets across the world. Blackstone’s Core+ business invests in substantially stabilized real estate assets globally, through both institutional strategies and strategies tailored for income-focused individual investors including Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT). Blackstone Real Estate also operates one of the leading global real estate debt businesses, providing comprehensive financing solutions across the capital structure and risk spectrum, including management of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT).  Job Title: Senior Associate – Real Estate & Digital Infrastructure Job Description: Blackstone’s Real Estate Private Equity Group offers their professionals the chance to work in all aspects of real estate investing and can expect to be staffed on multiple transactions at one time. Senior Associates are involved with the development, structuring and financing of transactions and regularly attend both external and internal meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions. Responsibilities: Evaluate and execute investments in Asia-Pacific, with focus in Southeast Asia real estate and regional digital infrastructure. Perform market research and valuation analyses of prospective investment opportunities in different real estate and digital infrastructure sectors, including data centers, renewables, office, shopping malls, warehouses, residential and hotels. Act as point person for acquisitions, work with senior management and coordinate analyst responsibilities. Perform extensive due diligence on each transaction, including travelling to the properties, meeting with management, coordinating with various advisors, and formulating investment strategies and business plans. Prepare written analyses and evaluations of investment opportunities for Blackstone’s Real Estate Private Equity Group’s investment committee. Participate in execution of transactions, including negotiations of contracts and agreements with sellers and financing banks. Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of Blackstone’s existing real estate portfolio in the country and also in the region. Develop and maintain relationships with portfolio companies / JV partners / operating partners external asset managers to ensure maximum investment returns on assets in the portfolio. Work closely with the regional and global asset management teams in managing current investments, including analysing potential refinancing and exit opportunities. role will also entail working closely with other Blackstone internal stakeholders including portfolio management, finance, legal and compliance, institutional client services. Participate in both internal and external client meetings. Qualifications: Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, responsible, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.  The successful candidate must have: At least 5+ years of finance experience, ideally in real estate, infrastructure or real asset investment experience in the APAC region Superior academic achievement. Bachelor’s degree with honors from a top university or college Strong analytical skills and detail oriented. Strong project management, financial and analytical skills are required. Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and to handle multiple projects at a time A self-starter, but with the ability to work effectively as part of a team Genuine interest in the real estate industry Confident and self-aware with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong work ethic to persevere; genuine passion for excellence; results-oriented Personal and professional integrity   Advanced user in Excel, PowerPoint and AI applications 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. 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