Private Equity Summer Analyst; San Francisco

Overview

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.

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2027 Blackstone Private Equity Summer Analyst (San Francisco)

Employer
Blackstone

Job Title
Summer Analyst

Business Unit
Private Equity

Private Equity

With $158 billion of assets under management, Blackstone’s corporate private equity business has been a global leader since 1985. We uncover value by identifying great companies and enhancing their performance by providing strategic capital and outstanding management talent. We aim to grow stronger enterprises, create jobs, and enable our portfolio companies to build lasting value for our investors, their employees and all stakeholders.

Blackstone s Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week in-person experience, offering participants extensive exposure across the firm. This program provides Summer Analysts with valuable guidance through 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.

Blackstone Capital Partners (BCP) offers Summer Analysts a unique opportunity to engage in the acquisition of large-cap and midsized companies across a variety of sectors. The investment process strengthens both the financial analysis toolkit of investment banking and the strategic thinking mindset of management consulting, resulting in a well-rounded and comprehensive skill set in business.

Summer Analysts at Blackstone are given similar responsibilities as a full-time analyst, with the opportunity to participate in all aspects of a given project and be staffed on several assignments y will have integral roles within their deal teams and work directly with senior-level professionals. They are involved with the diligence, evaluation, structuring, and financing of transactions and regularly attend investment committee meetings, management sessions, and negotiations.

• Investment research
• Financial analysis, valuation, and LBO modeling
• Industry and competitive analysis
• Business diligence
• Drafting of memoranda for internal and external use
• Assistance in the execution and financing of transactions

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

In addition, the successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A desire to work in a team environment with dynamic roles
• A basic knowledge of accounting and finance (including financial modeling)
• Highly motivated to find solutions independently
• Sincere commitment to professional development
• Excellent attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity

To be considered for the 2027 Summer Analyst Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student
• Anticipated graduation date:
  Fall 2027 – Spring 2028
• Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
• Resume must be in PDF format

If you do not meet these criteria, please see Blackstone’s Careers website for other opportunities that may be available, including other entry level positions.

San Francisco Applicants:
Blackstone will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities…