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Business Unit: Blackstone Credit & Insurance
Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) is one of the world’s leading credit investors. Our investments span the credit markets, including private investment grade, asset based lending, public investment grade and high yield, sustainable resources, infrastructure debt, collateralized loan obligations, direct lending and opportunistic credit. We seek to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for institutional and individual investors by offering companies capital needed to strengthen and grow their businesses. BXCI is also a leading provider of investment management services for insurers, helping those companies better deliver for policyholders through our world-class capabilities in investment grade private credit.
Job Description:
The Compliance Associate will work on a variety of compliance-related matters involving the investment businesses described above.
Responsibilities:
Primary job responsibilities include:
Coordinate with Compliance team members and others in preparation of regulatory reports and filings (e.g., Forms ADV, Form PF, Reg D, AIFMD) and annual 206(4)-7 compliance review)
Coordinate with other Compliance team members on compliance and regulatory matters relating to: SEC and CFTC registrations, ERISA, and federal, state and international securities laws (including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Exchange Act of 1934)
Work with team in responding to requests from regulators, preparing for regulatory examinations, and conducting mock examinations in conjunction with external consultants and counsel
Serve as lead to coordinate responses to requests from marketing team for information related to DDQs, marketing materials, and other client requests
Serve as point of escalation for electronic surveillance and forge resolution of potential violations
Serve as business unit reviewer for private investment requests, outside business activities, and requests for system access
Oversee expert network calls and manage expert network process
Support various business groups, including investment, marketing, accounting, operations and middle office departments
Qualifications:
BXCI is seeking an attorney with 2+ years of experience as a compliance professional (preferably at a credit focused asset manager and/or as a regulatory consultant) to join a compliance team doing important work in a dynamic environment. In addition, the successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:
Proactive in new situations and independently manages projects to conclusion.
Strong and independent thinker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as a strong work ethic.
Knowledge and effective communication of US and international regulatory requirements, risks, and best practices.
Pragmatic, tolerance for ambiguity, confidence and conscientious work ethic.
Desire to work as part of a highly collaborative legal and compliance team in a dynamic environment and willingness to embrace a variety of tasks.
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:
$115,000 - $150,000Actual 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.
Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.
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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; 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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