Blackstone Private Wealth - External Sales, Principal (Toronto) bei Blackstone

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, X, and Instagram.
 

Blackstone Private Wealth was established to answer the growing demand for Blackstone products from high-net worth investors. Partnering with many of the world’s largest private banks and wealth management firms as well as family offices, Blackstone’s Private Wealth team packages and delivers the full breadth of Blackstone’s alternative product capability to these firms and their clients and provides ongoing product and advisor support, as well as education and training around alternatives. Private Wealth is focused on two objectives: diversifying the firm’s client base by serving clients within and raising capital from new channels and developing investment solutions for those channels by leveraging Blackstone’s leading franchises in Private Equity, Real Estate, Hedge Fund Solutions, Credit, and Tactical Opportunities. The group is globally positioned, with offices in New York, London, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Singapore, and

Hong Kong and works with many of the world’s largest wealth management institutions to raise capital for Blackstone. 
 

Position Overview

Blackstone’s Private Wealth team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated External Wholesaler to lead business development efforts across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario markets. This individual will be responsible for raising assets, deepening business relationships, and expanding Blackstone’s footprint within the high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth investor segment through financial advisors, family offices, and private banks.

The role requires a proven track record in investment sales, deep knowledge of alternative investments, and the ability to articulate Blackstone’s differentiated strategies to sophisticated investors and intermediaries.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales of Blackstone’s alternative investment products (private equity, private credit, real estate, hedge fund solutions) to financial advisors, RIAs, family offices, and private banks.
• Develop and execute a territory sales plan to achieve asset-raising targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key distribution partners and centers of influence.
• Partner closely with internal wholesalers to maximize coverage and service levels.
• ·Deliver compelling presentations and educational sessions on Blackstone’s strategies, market outlook, and portfolio construction benefits of alternatives.
• Stay current on market trends, regulatory changes, and the competitive landscape.
• Travel extensively across Toronto and assigned regions to meet with advisors and clients.
• Represent Blackstone at industry conferences, seminars, and client events.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• 15+ years of external wholesaling or institutional sales experience, preferably in alternatives or private markets.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of alternative investments and portfolio construction.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Works well independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.

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.

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 contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

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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