Blackstone Private Wealth - Product Specialist (BXHF), Principal
Key Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Hedge Fund Solutions investment teams and cross-functional internal stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive sales and distribution strategies across client segments, including product positioning, messaging, content development, and competitive differentiation
- Act as a senior subject-matter expert, delivering timely, high-conviction insights on portfolio construction, performance attribution, risk management, liquidity, and market developments to sales teams, financial advisors, end-clients, portfolio managers, and other key stakeholders
- Develop, curate, and maintain high-impact, institutionally rigorous content tailored to Private Wealth channels, including monthly market and portfolio commentary, quarterly product reviews, thematic insights, strategy updates, and responses to bespoke client and due diligence requests
- Collaborate across Private Wealth functions, including Sales, Marketing, Product Strategy, Investor Services, Legal, Compliance, and Business Development, to support product launches, platform enhancements, and strategic growth initiatives
- Lead and mentor a team of Product Specialists, fostering a culture of intellectual rigor, accountability, and client-centric execution
- Conduct and maintain ongoing research into the hedge fund and semi-liquid product landscape, including strategy evolution, peer performance, structural considerations, and regulatory developments, to ensure best-in-class product positioning
Qualifications
- Minimum of 12+ years of experience in asset management, investment banking, consulting, hedge funds, or wealth management
- Deep familiarity with hedge fund solutions, multi-strategy portfolios, semi-liquid products, and portfolio construction within a private wealth or institutional context
- FINRA Series 7 & (63/65 or 66) required
- Strong executive presence with credibility and thoughtful engagement with senior investment professionals, advisors, and sophisticated clients
- High emotional intelligence and judgment, paired with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, can distill complex investment concepts into clear, compelling narratives
- Solid understanding of global financial markets, securities, investment strategies, and the relevant regulatory framework
- Willingness to travel for in-person client and advisor engagement
- MBA and/or CFA preferred, but not required
Additional Information
Expected annual base salary range: $200,000 - $250,000
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.
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 and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses.
Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.
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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;
- Marking 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.