Attorney - Credit Trading 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. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
 

Blackstone Credit 

Blackstone Credit is one of the world’s largest credit-focused asset managers. Blackstone’s Credit and Insurance segment has $319 billion in AUM. Blackstone Credit seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients by investing across the entire corporate credit market, from public debt to private loans. Our capital supports a wide range of companies across sectors and geographies, enabling businesses to expand, invest, and navigate changing market environments. 

The role will work on a variety of legal and compliance matters involving the investment businesses described above. Primary job responsibilities include:

• Manage confidential information within the Blackstone Credit & Insurance business, across Blackstone business units and externally, including information which potentially constitutes material non-public information (“MNPI”) or deemed subject to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

• Primary coverage for the BXCI credit trading desk. Will sit on credit trading desk and provide advice to traders and business management as well as Legal & Compliance, IT, and Operations.

• Manage all aspects of trade restrictions including analyzing potential MNPI, clearing trades, and maintaining the restricted list on an ongoing basis.

• Facilitate internal wall crosses among Blackstone’s business units. Work with Legal & Compliance colleagues across other Blackstone business units to promote consistency.

• Devise, initiate, maintain, and revise compliance and regulatory policies, procedures, controls, and training based on the specific needs of the business and current regulatory requirements particularly ones related to confidential and MNPI.

• Manage Expert Network policies and procedures; provide oversight of calls.

• Review allocations of investments.

• Coordinate with other Compliance team members on compliance and regulatory matters: 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.

Qualifications:

• More than 1 year of experience at a law firm, regulator, and/or as a compliance professional (preferably at an asset manager).

• Experience in a control room or sitting on a trading desk is strongly preferred.

• Must evidence a solid understanding of insider trading law, possess ability to independently perform analysis of information to determine whether it potentially constitutes MNPI, and document analysis in a clear and organized manner.

• Ability to be proactive in novel situations and to independently manage projects to conclusion. 

• Must be a strong and independent thinker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience liaising between business team members and legal and compliance colleagues.

• Must have a tolerance for ambiguity, confidence and a pragmatic, conscientious work ethic.

• Knowledge of and ability to communicate risks, best practices and regulatory requirements (U.S. and international)

• J.D. preferred

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:

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.

Additional compensation: 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, 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 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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