Legal & Compliance - Marketing & Distribution Compliance, VP

The employee will be a member of the compliance team focusing on regulatory compliance issues with respect to marketing and other investor/third-party materials and communications, as well as working with others on Blackstone’s global Legal and Compliance (“L&C”) team. The VP will serve as the primary day-to-day adviser with respect to marketing materials and other communications and documents for one or more products. In this capacity, they will be responsible for reviewing investor and third-party communications, supervising staff and consultant work product in their reviews, advising on legal and compliance matters that arise in connection with various investor audiences, domestic and global marketing registration, and analysis and resolution of regulatory questions. The employee will:

• Review marketing materials, due diligence responses, investor communications, and other fundraising and reporting-related materials (e.g. quarterly letters, recordings, memoranda, etc.) across various investment strategies from a legal, regulatory, and compliance perspective, supplemented by the use of AI-based regulatory review software.

• Manage staff; supervise and train reports to conduct marketing compliance reviews.

• Manage the L&C relationship with designated lines of business and related products.

• Attend client meetings to discuss Blackstone products and address client questions.

• Serve as primary adviser to the business on existing investors’ legal and compliance-related requests.

• Develop internal policies and procedures with respect to marketing and other related compliance matters, and assist maintaining broader L&C policies and procedures, all consistent with current regulatory guidance.

• Develop educational materials and trainings for business professionals with respect to marketing and fundraising regulations and protocols.

• Assess current and prospective regulatory risk through industry interaction and research; and

• Assist with other day-to-day L&C matters as needed.

In addition, the employee will have the opportunity to drive the team’s global regulatory compliance model by working with legal and compliance professionals in other geographic regions or Blackstone’s other business units, and will assist in developing cross-functional compliance policies and procedures. 

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. More specifically, the successful candidate should have:

• 8+ years of prior experience at a law firm and/or investment management firm.

• Prior experience in a compliance role and/or J.D. required.

• Understanding of the Advisers Act and FINRA regulations strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of hedge funds and drawdown funds a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

• Strong project management and organizational skills with expertise to manage team members along with multiple and sometimes conflicting business demands. 

• Transform complex compliance, legal, and business problems into commercially actionable work plans.

• Highly effective oral and written communication skills, communicates confidently and effectively. 

• Work independently while remaining a strong team player who works collaboratively and builds strong working relationships.

• Proactive time management and skilled at managing projects independently and to conclusion.

• Substantial initiative, creativity and drive to implement a measured approach under competing demands.

• Role may require work outside of regular business hours as needed.

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.

Expected annual base salary range:

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 roleconsist 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.