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2027 Blackstone Private Equity Off Cycle Internship

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Blackstone Private Equity
With $169 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.
Job Description
At Blackstone, we look to attract and retain the brightest minds in the business, hiring professionals and students across a wide range of disciplines. Our employees' passion for their work and commitment to their clients have helped Blackstone become one of the most respected financial institutions and a trusted partner.
Blackstone's Private Equity group offers Off Cycle Interns the chance to engage in the direct acquisition of large and midsized companies in a variety of sectors worldwide. The investment process develops both the financial skills of investment banking and the strategic thinking of management consulting. As a result, this internship program offers a unique experience among financial firms, enabling our interns to develop a well-rounded and fine-tuned business mind. Off Cycles at Blackstone have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of projects and be staffed on a number of assignments at once. Due to the relatively small size of the professional staff, Off Cycles can assume integral roles on deal teams. Off cycles are involved with the development, structuring, and financing of transactions and regularly attend internal meetings, negotiations, and due diligence sessions.
Responsibilities Of Off Cycle Interns May Include
- Financial analysis and modelling
- Investment research
- Competitive analysis
- Assistance in the execution of transactions
- Drafting of memoranda for internal and external use
- Communications with portfolio company senior management
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What We Look For
Our people are our most valuable asset. They are highly skilled problem solvers who believe challenges represent opportunities. Together with the firm's entrepreneurial spirit, their unique passions and backgrounds contribute to a diverse, creative, and vibrant environment.
Skills
We're looking to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should have:
- Strong communication skills
- A demonstrated ability to write effectively
- Be a collaborative team player
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Perseverance and stamina
- Contribute to a positive culture
Knowledge of accounting and finance and experience of investment banking are desirable, but not necessary.
Requirements
To be considered for the Private Equity 2027 Off Cycle role, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or masters student
- Anticipated graduation date: 2026 or 2027
- CV must include expected graduation month/year and grade
- CV must be in PDF format
- Available to intern ideally for 6 months, starting in either January or July 2027
Application Deadline
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis
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.
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive, and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required for 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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Required
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
- 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 exhaustive 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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