2027 Blackstone Private Equity Summer Analyst (London)
IT
London, UK
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.
2027 Blackstone Private Equity Summer Analyst (London)
Blackstone Private Equity
With $169 billion of assets under management, Blackstone’s corporate private equity business has been a global leader since 1985. We uncover value by identifying great companies and enhancing their performance by providing strategic capital and outstanding management talent. We aim to grow stronger enterprises, create jobs, and enable our portfolio companies to build lasting value for our investors, their employees and all stakeholders.
Programme Description
Blackstone's Summer Analyst Program is a 10 week in-person experience, offering participants extensive exposure across the firm. This program provides Summer Analysts with valuable guidance through mentorship, continuous feedback, technical and soft skill training, networking opportunities with professionals across the firm and the unique chance to fully immerse themselves in Blackstone's culture.
Job Description
Blackstone’s Private Equity group offers Summer Analysts the chance to engage in the direct acquisition of large and midsized companies in a variety of sectors worldwide. The investment process develops both the financial skills of investment banking and the strategic thinking of management consulting. As a result, this internship program offers a unique experience among financial firms, enabling our Summer Analysts to develop a well-rounded and fine-tuned business mind. Summer Analysts at Blackstone have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of projects and be staffed on a number of assignments at once. Due to the relatively small size of the professional staff, Summer Analysts can assume integral roles on deal teams. Summer Analysts are involved with the development, structuring and financing of transactions and regularly attend internal meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions.
Summer Analyst work may include:
Financial analysis and modeling
Investment research
Competitive analysis
Developing investment committee presentations
Assisting in the execution of transactions
Drafting of memoranda for internal and external use
Communications with portfolio company senior management
Qualifications
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.
The successful candidate must possess:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A desire to work in a team environment with dynamic roles
A basic knowledge of accounting and finance
Self-motivation to find solutions independently, and humility to acknowledge limits and uncertainties
Sincere commitment to professional development
Excellent attention to detail
Intellectual curiosity
Good judgement
To be considered for the 2027 Summer Analyst Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or masters student
Anticipated graduation date: Summer 2028
CV must include expected graduation month/year and grade
CV must be in PDF format
Application Deadline
Applications will close on Friday 30 October 2026
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis
If you do not meet these criteria, please see Blackstone’s Careers website for other opportunities that may be available, including other entry level positions.
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.
You will not be eligible to participate in Blackstone’s health and other insurance benefit programs.
Please note that we may use an AI screening tool to help with the initial review of applications. The tool helps us assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications. The tool’s scores are one of the factors we consider when deciding who moves to the next stage of the application process. If you are not selected to move to the next stage of the application process, you may request that we re-review your application materials without considering the AI tool’s scores by promptly emailing your request to EMEACampusApplicationReview@blackstone.com. Please include a reference to the specific position you applied for.
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