Blackstone Private Wealth - Global Strategic Partnerships, Vice President (Defined Contribution)

Blackstone's Private Wealth team is looking for a Vice President to join the Strategic Partnerships Group focusing on the Defined Contribution (DC) channel. The role involves building and advancing strategic relationships across the DC ecosystem to support the growth of Blackstone’s alternative investment solutions within retirement platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and maintain strong relationships with key DC distribution partners, including recordkeepers, advisors, consultants, home office research teams, and other DC ecosystem stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for partner home offices, leading the execution of pipeline opportunities, fund onboarding, diligence processes, and partner-driven events to deepen engagement and drive adoption.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Product, Investor Services, Marketing, and investment business units) to advance pipelines, support onboarding, and drive fundraising initiatives.
• Oversee distribution and pipeline trackers to capture partner feedback and ensure DC product development aligns with market needs.
• Stay current on DC industry trends, competitive dynamics, platform requirements, and product innovation opportunities, and share relevant insights with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare presentations and business updates for senior-level management, including pipeline and fundraising status reports.
• Oversee logistics for meetings, roadshows, conferences, and sponsorships (including speaker preparation, materials, and follow-up), leveraging broader team support to ensure seamless execution.
• Partner with global colleagues to align processes and support multinational professional relationships.
• Operate effectively in a highly collaborative environment to advance sales efforts, strengthen strategic relationships, and support key initiatives across Private Wealth and Blackstone’s investment business units.

Qualifications

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

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA/CFA a plus).
• 7+ years’ experience in asset management, investment banking or consulting.
• Direct experience as a senior-level key account manager with private banks or wirehouse firms.
• Series 7 license.
• Experience selling or marketing a varied set of alternative investment products.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Self-starter and independent worker.

Licensing Requirements

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or client questions.
• 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. Additional activities may require securities licenses on a case‑by‑case basis.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range

$155,000 - $200,000

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.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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