VP, Private Wealth, Client Coverage Benelux

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

Blackstone  

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

Blackstone Private Wealth   

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.  

Headquartered in New York, the Private Wealth platform operates through a global team. Over the past years, Blackstone has further expanded its Continental European presence with offices in Paris, Italy, Zurich, Luxembourg and Belgium. The Belgium office currently comprises two professionals covering clients across Benelux and looking to expand the team to sustain the further growth in the region.

The Position

The position will be based in Brussels and the professional will help develop intermediary distribution in Benelux. He/She will specifically:

• Develop and manage client relationships with distributors;
• Undertake prospecting including targeted, regular presentations to proactively drive new business opportunities in Benelux;
• Promote Blackstone’s offering in a strategic and disciplined fashion in order to effectively raise assets;
• Be a part of a high performing team working closely with members of Blackstone PW and the Group at large;
• Consistently provide Benelux market intelligence to help guide new product development initiatives and solutions enhancement efforts.

The ability to be a strategic seller is of paramount importance. Being part of PW EMEA, the role will have significant interface with members of the firm’s global PW group across all Blackstone investment funds, legal/compliance departments, finance and other groups within the firm. In addition to the primary objective of driving sales volume for product launches, as well as maintaining close relationships with distributors, the role will also support and spearhead multiple projects in parallel such as conducting market research, project management for product launches, and managing the execution of distribution agreement negotiations, client/investor due diligence processes, marketing material requests, roadshow coordination and the fund closing process.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience, primarily within distributor coverage, private wealth, or intermediary sales functions
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic business plans through a disciplined and structured approach
• Proven track record of building and leveraging client relationships to generate commercial results
• Strong business development capabilities, with the ability to work independently and proactively originate opportunities
• Excellent knowledge of Dutch, Belgian, and Luxembourg intermediary clients, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 private banks, distribution platforms, and insurance company unit-linked structures, as well as a strong understanding of the broader Benelux asset management landscape
• Solid understanding of private markets and alternative investment solutions preferred
• Ability to navigate complex fundraising processes and coordinate effectively across multiple stakeholders and functions
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across sales, marketing, product, legal, compliance, and client service teams
• High level of organization and attention to detail, with a disciplined approach to maintaining internal systems, databases, and client records
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and commitment to operating within internal governance frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to operate successfully in a remote or decentralized environment while coordinating resources effectively across regions
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in Dutch and English required; proficiency in French 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.

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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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