Associate, Sourcer (Non - Tech)

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. 

Job Description:

The primary responsibility of a Sourcing Associate is to execute sourcing strategies and plans, with a strong emphasis on passive talent, to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality fulfillment of open roles. The role involves close collaboration with Recruiters and fellow Sourcers to recommend and develop effective sourcing approaches. Leveraging prior experience, the Sourcing Associate will also propose enhancements to continuously improve recruitment strategy effectiveness. Reporting into a Recruiting Lead, you will execute and deliver best‑practice sourcing strategies while actively representing the Blackstone brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in intake meetings to gain a clear understanding of role requirements, team dynamics, and the employee value proposition.

• Recommend and execute the most effective sourcing strategies aligned to the relevant business verticals.

• Identify and source qualified candidates for active requisitions.

• Present thoroughly vetted candidates who meet role requirements and align with Hiring Manager expectations.

• Leverage innovative and creative sourcing channels to expand the talent pipeline, with a strong focus on directly sourced passive candidates.

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring candidates are appropriately pre-screened prior to entering the recruitment process.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of all candidate interactions, including effective management of ATS and CRM systems.

• Proactively build and manage talent pipelines and pre-qualified candidate pools in line with workforce planning needs.

• Maintain ongoing engagement with existing talent pool candidates.

• Conduct informed and engaging conversations with candidates about current and future opportunities.

• Develop candidate engagement initiatives, including proactive talent marketing campaigns.

• Share insights on market conditions and competitive talent trends.

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. A successful candidate should (have):

• Previous experience in an agency staffing environment and/or in-house recruiting function.

• 6 - 8 years of relevant experience within the staffing industry or a related field.

• Experience supporting multiple functions within Financial Services, with strong preference for exposure to Investment Banking, Investment Management, or other Asset Management disciplines.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute creative sourcing strategies using job boards, professional associations, employee referral programs, social media platforms, and online research.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Boolean search techniques and common business tools, including Outlook, web-based platforms, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Experience with Workday is preferred.

• Background in data management, generating market research and competitor insights is a plus.

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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