2026 Portfolio Management Program

2026 Portfolio Management Program

The Portfolio Management Program (PMP) will start in February 2026 and begins with a three- to six-month training period at Blackstone's New York City office with hands-on experience working within the Finance Portfolio Management organization in FP&A or Valuations. The training period is followed by two to three years of rotational assignments on location at various Private Equity, Infrastructure, Energy, Growth, and Tactical Opportunities portfolio companies.

The program is designed to offer opportunities for career growth through diverse experiences at portfolio companies in multiple industries. During each assignment, participants will live and work in different geographic regions while building financial skills and gaining exposure to key business and financial leaders. Program participants are given significant responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to business results.

Primary responsibilities include opportunities working in corporate development, strategic initiatives, acquisition integration, IPO preparation, in addition to assisting with financial planning, operations evaluation and analysis, treasury / cash management, commercial finance, pricing initiatives, lean six sigma, procurement / sourcing, risk mitigation, and management reporting. Locations of assignments are domestic but specific locations vary depending on need and availability. Individual assignments range from twelve to eighteen months, with participants expected to complete two years of rotations in aggregate. To ensure participant's support and growth, PMP participants will be paired with mentors, attend annual PMP conferences at the Blackstone office, and will attend networking sessions within Blackstone. Post-program potential career opportunities include a role at a portfolio company, a position within Blackstone, or additional rotations at other portfolio companies. Note that successful candidates are not guaranteed employment for any specific period of time.

Qualifications include willingness to relocate across the U.S. based on assignment is a must, a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting or a quantitative discipline (preferred) and a strong academic record, 2+ years of work experience in finance, operations, consulting, transaction services, or other related roles, excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, adaptability to new challenges in a dynamic environment while managing multiple projects, self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines with minimal oversight, close attention to details, skill to prioritize deliverables and meet tight deadlines, works well within a team-oriented environment or individually, strong analytical skills, and proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Expected annual base salary range : $150,000 - $150,000. 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.