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Job Title
Real Estate Finance – Vice President, Singapore
The Role
Blackstone is seeking a Vice President in the Singapore office for the Real Estate Finance team. Reporting directly to the Asia Pacific Head of Business Finance who is based in Hong Kong, the candidate will be a key senior finance member leading the fund finance function and will work closely with the Real Estate acquisition, asset management and other functional teams on fund operations and management, fund reporting and quarterly valuations.
Key Responsibilities:
Fund Operations
Oversee fund liquidity management / forecasting
Oversee on-going investment limitation monitoring for deal flows
Lead coordination of capital activities and related reporting for NY
Ongoing AIFMD compliance monitoring
Fund Reporting
Oversee quarterly investor templates and investor letters
Oversee ad-hoc/monthly/quarterly/annual reporting for senior management
Liaise with accounting service provider and BX stakeholders on fund related matters
Valuation Reporting
Support the APAC Head of Business Finance in various strategic planning and organizational matters
Drive finance transformation and technology initiatives
Manage other ad hoc tasks/projects as required by the business
Able to build and maintain relationships and navigate diverse stakeholders
Work closely with other offices in New York, Hong Kong, and across Asia
Qualifications:
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.
Required Skills:
15+ years’ experience of accounting / private equity / real estate experience
Proven experience in managing and delivering large, complex, and cross-functional finance transformation and technology projects
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with CPA/CA professional qualification
Strong leadership skills with proven track record in a managerial role within private equity/real estate
Ability to work effectively across a global organization
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Results-oriented, highly self-motivated, strategic thinker and planner
Strong attention to detail, excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills necessary
Fluent in English (other Asian language is an advantage)
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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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.
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