We work with large companies and their creditors to craft and navigate complex balance sheet restructurings and financial solutions. Restructuring processes are extremely demanding on a business and its employees. Working hand-in-hand with management to achieve success in difficult times is extremely rewarding.
What surprised you the most about Blackstone/your group when you first joined?
Employee enthusiasm for the work we do and the spirit of cooperation. Even the most senior employees are eager to provide advice, debate theory and work through technical challenges. It is both comforting and motivating that every colleague at Blackstone finds a great level of enjoyment in the work we do.
How has Blackstone helped your career aspirations?
The roots of our firm grew in the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders. This spirit continues to drive the development of everyone at Blackstone and encourages alternative perspectives and ideas.
What advice would you give potential candidates?
Figure out what you really want to do and speak to as many people as possible about your decision. We spend a significant amount of time and effort searching for the best and brightest candidates. You should spend the same trying to figure out what role will best suit your skills and interests.
We want very well-rounded people with intellectual flexibility and a strong interest in financial problem solving. We like enthusiastic candidates who can apply their life experiences to create and analyze unique solutions to complex situations.
2000
Graduated from Bowdoin College with an AB in Economics and Legal Studies
2002
Joined Blackstone after 1.5 years at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
2004–2005
Attended Columbia Business School and interned as a Summer Associate at Blackstone
2006
Returned to Blackstone
Blackstone has helped me develop immensely through enhancing my management, leadership and negotiation skills. Having worked as an analyst prior to Blackstone, I wanted to be in an environment that helped me close the gap between myself and those whom I respected and to whom I reported.
What drew you to joining Blackstone?
When thinking about my next career move, I sought an environment that had high caliber people and
afforded those people a high degree of responsibility. I sought a platform that was conducive to success. Blackstone clearly hit all those points.
What surprised you the most about Blackstone/your group when you first joined?
Given the high profile and complexity of the deals, I was surprised by how lean deal teams were and how much responsibility was given to each team member.
What advice would you give potential candidates?
It’s critical to not only focus on obtaining a specific title or function, but it’s equally as important to find a culture and group of individuals that support your development and growth. Without the latter you may find yourself in the career you wanted but not enjoying it and asking yourself, why?
2004
Associate at JPMorgan
2008
Joined Blackstone as a Summer Associate in the Restructuring & Reorganization Group
2009
Graduated from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
2009
Joined Blackstone as an Associate in the Restructuring & Reorganization Group