Legal & Compliance - Code of Ethics, Conflicts, Analyst

Compliance Analyst

Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis.

The successful candidate for this position will report to the global head of the code of ethics team and will be responsible for certain central compliance functions, including the personal trading process, brokerage statement reviews, gifts and entertainment approvals, and political contributions. The successful candidate will have substantial analytical skills and judgment that will enable them to identify and address or escalate a wide variety of issues. The candidate must also possess substantial initiative and drive that will allow them to navigate the firm's systems around central compliance functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day support for the firm's central compliance and code of ethics programs working collaboratively with the team to improve and adapt the program in a rapidly changing regulatory and business environment.
• Review and approve personal trading clearance requests.
• Review and escalate relevant personal trading activity.
• Coordinate 407 and Stop Letters for employee brokerage accounts.
• Maintain the various compliance technology solutions implemented by the Firm.
• Review and approve gifts and entertainment requests.
• Assist with the firm-wide Annual Attestation process.
• Develop, maintain and test policies, procedures and controls to ensure adherence to laws, regulations and firm policies and procedures.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of compliance training, guidelines and rules of the road on key regulatory topics, and maintenance of training records.
• Coordinate across internal and external teams in the preparation of responses to regulatory review of trading requests and beneficial ownership filings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
• Strong organizational, analytical and technical skills.
• 6 months or more of work experience, ideally at major financial services firm in compliance.
• Experience evaluating and implementing compliance systems.
• Experience responding to regulatory examinations and inquiries.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail and issue-spotting skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively.
• Ability to work independently but still be a strong team player.
• Substantial initiative, creativity and drive.

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.

Expected annual base salary range: $90,000 - $125,000. Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will 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 advertised role.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, 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 email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

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.
• 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.