Associate, Sourcer (Tech)

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Job Description:

The primary responsibility of the Technology Sourcing Associate is to execute best‑in‑class sourcing strategies and plans for technology and digital talent, with a strong focus on engaging passive candidates. The role is accountable for delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective, and timely hiring outcomes across a broad range of technology roles. Working in close partnership with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and fellow Sourcers, you will design and implement effective sourcing approaches specific to the technology domain. Leveraging market knowledge and prior experience, you will continuously recommend enhancements to improve recruitment effectiveness while actively representing the Blackstone brand. This role reports into the Recruiting Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in intake meetings to develop a deep understanding of technology role requirements, team structures, technical skill sets, and the employee value proposition.

• Recommend and execute tailored sourcing strategies for technology roles across software engineering, infrastructure, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and related digital functions.

• Source and engage qualified technology professionals for active requisitions, with a strong emphasis on passive talent.

• Present thoroughly vetted candidates who meet both technical requirements and Hiring Manager expectations.

• Leverage innovative and creative sourcing channels, including technical communities, open‑source platforms, professional networks, and social media, to expand the technology talent pipeline.

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by ensuring effective pre‑screening and clear communication throughout the early recruitment process.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all candidate interactions through effective ATS and CRM management.

• Proactively build and manage technology talent pipelines and pre‑qualified candidate pools aligned with workforce and succession planning.

• Maintain ongoing engagement with existing technology talent communities and talent pool candidates.

• Monitor and communicate market intelligence, including technology talent trends, competitive hiring activity, and emerging skill demands.

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks highly motivated, intellectually curious individuals who have demonstrated excellence in prior roles. The ideal candidate will have:

• Prior experience in an agency staffing environment and/or in-house recruiting, with a focus on technology or digital talent.

• 6–8 years of relevant experience in the staffing industry or a related field, with demonstrated success sourcing technology professionals.

• Experience supporting technology functions within Financial Services, FinTech, or similarly complex, regulated environments preferred.

• Proven ability to design and execute creative technology sourcing strategies using job boards, technical forums, professional associations, employee referral programs, social platforms, and advanced internet research.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with technical candidates and stakeholders.

• Advanced proficiency in Boolean search techniques and recruiting tools, including Outlook, web-based platforms, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Experience using Workday or similar ATS platforms preferred.

• Experience in data management, market research, and translating technology hiring trends into actionable insights is a plus.

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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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