Recruiter - AVP, India

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. 

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Firm Overview:

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which we invest. Our more than $1.1 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, credit, real assets, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram. 

Business Unit:

Human Resources, India

Job Title: AVP Recruiter – Technology

Job Description:

The key focus for a Technology Recruiter - AVP is to execute a recruiting strategy specifically designed to attract, source, and recruit a wide range of technology candidates. Reporting into the VP, India Recruiting lead, you will initiate and drive the full lifecycle recruiting strategy and be an ambassador for Blackstone.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Recommending and implementing effective recruiting strategies tailored to technology roles within the business.

• Sourcing and screening qualified candidates for various technology positions, including software development, data science, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure.

• Identifying tech talent through a wide range of sources, including online platforms, tech meetups, and industry events.

• Partnering with the Blackstone Sourcing team on specialized technology searches.

• Becoming a subject matter expert on technology market trends, talent acquisition best practices, and emerging technologies.

• Providing recommendations to improve recruiting processes and enhance candidate experience.

• Delivering timely updates to hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process.

• Proactively developing and implementing marketing campaigns to attract niche technology talent.

• Building and managing relationships with search firms and tech communities to ensure market connectivity.

• Providing market insights and candidate updates to stakeholders.

• Collaborating with HR and Compensation teams to structure competitive offer packages for technology roles.

• Demonstrating a strong understanding of technology trends and alternative investment strategies as they relate to tech hiring.

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 have:

• 10+ years of full lifecycle Technology recruiting experience in financial services or related industry

• Experience identifying and hiring talent within Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering and Product Management preferred.

• Proven ability to creatively recommend sourcing strategies utilizing job boards, tech forums, employee referral programs, social media, and internet searches.

• Knowledge of recruiting technology tools (Boolean search logic, LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) preferred.

• Strong multitasking and project management skills, particularly in fast-paced environments.

• Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic, high-touch recruiting environment.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong professional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

• Results-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Adaptable and resilient in the face of change and ambiguity.

• Passionate about creating positive employee experience and fostering a culture of excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.

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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.

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