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Blackstone (NYSE: BX) is hiring a pair of credit veterans to cover investment-grade deals as the world’s largest alternative-asset manager continues its expansion into private credit. The hires, who come from KKR (NYSE: KKR) and Ares Management respectively, will focus on asset-based debt, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. #assetbaseddebt #corporatelending #People #Privatecredit

Blackstone is hiring a pair of credit veterans to cover investment-grade deals as the world’s largest alternative-asset manager continues its expansion into private credit.

I'm excited to share our latest talent spotlight: 🔍 Exceptional VP Candidates for Private Equity Firms 🔍 In my 25+ years of executive search, one of the things I find most enjoyable is the creation of strong pools of talent for fund-side build-outs. This week's VP candidates bring: • Deep expertise in strategic investments • Proven track records in deal execution • Cross-sector investment experience • Strong leadership potential If you're looking to strengthen your investment team or enhance your portfolio management capabilities, these professionals could be game-changers for your firm. Read the full post to learn more about these exceptional candidates and how they can drive your PE firm's success. #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveSearch #TalentAcquisition #PECareersThoughts? Let's discuss how top talent can transform your PE firm.

Blackstone's recent announcement that it will begin to share equity with acquired company employees sets a powerful precedent for others to follow. Embracing equity ownership can boost morale, increase retention rates, attract top talent, and foster a culture of shared success and accountability. However, to fully realize these benefits, it's crucial to equip employees with the right tools to visualize and understand their equity. Equity management software plays a pivotal role in this, providing transparency, simplifying equity events, and enhancing communication. https://lnkd.in/eDh-bhRE – #equitymanagement #employeeownership #shareholderadministration

Is buy-side always better? Yes, the buy-side can be alluring. But the blanket statement that “private equity” or “hedge funds” are always better than the sell-side is overly simplistic.... ...and potentially misleading. Because not all buy-side opportunities are created equal Consider these two offers: 1️⃣ Analyst at Silver Lake – A top-tier private equity fund with $40B+ in AUM. You’ll work alongside seasoned associates on major deals with global impact. 2️⃣ Analyst at Dollar Dial Capital – A freshly opened new PE firm with $100M in AUM. Your role? Cold-calling small businesses to generate deal flow. Both are technically “private equity roles,” but let’s be real: these are night and day. The first is a career-defining launchpad. The second? A grind with limited upside compared to a strong IB offer from a bulge bracket (BB) or elite boutique (EB). Here's why this matters 👇  

Blackstone have recently released interesting research showing the dispersion between top and bottom quartile managers in private markets is significantly greater than public markets. For public equity managers, the performance differential was 1.7% p.a. over the last 5 years compared to 15% p.a. for Private Equity. This underlines why manager selection is critical in private markets and why a fund-of-fund approach to Private Equity with a manager like Vantage that has a track record of identifying top quartile managers can be a sensible one for investors looking to invest in the asset class. #privateequity

Want to secure an executive role in private equity? Here’s the #1 thing you MUST know ⤵ Private equity firms are 150% data-driven in nature. In my experience, there is nothing emotional that goes into making decisions about investments, acquisitions, or who to hire. It is ALL data and formula-related. So if you want to stand out to a PE firm, be sure to lead with data, measurable value, and tangible results. If you have questions about getting an executive role in private equity, include your email in the comments, and we will send you some resources. Looking to secure an executive role in private equity? Join the waitlist for Thrive Resources’s NEW Private Equity Executive program. Click here: https://2ly.link/1y1Y9

Hello 👋 Folks,   🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Starting a new series on my LinkedIn profile: “Deal Talks” 💼💬   🤝 I'm thrilled to share the first potential deal of this series: In this potential deal, Blackstone is looking to sell a 50% stake with joint control or majority stakes, depending on the ongoing discussions, in PGP Glass. Brookfield’s private equity arm 🏢 and Platinum equity partners are competing with each other in bidding. Let's dive into this. 👇 Your thoughts are most welcome! Share your insights and ideas in the comments below. 💬   Stay tuned for more insights! 💥 #DealTalks #Innovation #BusinessSuccess

Private equity firms are notorious for telling founders that they (founders) don't need a banker to represent them. Note, however, that as sophisticated players in their market, PE firms always hire banks to represent their portfolio companies. #founders #pathtoexit

I am writing a book Not bad for a guy who cannot spell! This will be for #privateequity investors on interviewing for portfolio C-Suite execs It has been in production now for at least 6 months and we will continue to do so. Learnings from my (mistakes) experiences at Raw Selection From working with private equity firms across Europe & North America Release details are a way away currently, but watch out for further details. #privateequity #portfolio #hiring