AVP - People Analytics, Data Scientist

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.

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 $1.3 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

HR People Analytics – Bangalore, India

Business Description

Blackstone's People Analytics team is devoted to maintaining and expanding the high-caliber workforce of the world's largest alternative asset manager. We are building the next generation of human resource data systems, using best-in-class data science and analytics to optimize all aspects of the firm's workforce.

The Data Science team leverages Data Science, AI, and advanced analytics to provide actionable insights and solutions to help our partners in HR and Strategic Incentives Group make more effective, strategic, and cost-effective decisions with data. This role will report directly to and work in partnership with the Vice President of People Data Science.

Job Title

AVP - People Analytics, Data Scientist

Job Description

Primary responsibilities include:

• Conduct advanced statistical analyses and research focused on talent, recruiting, and organizational effectiveness, leveraging quantitative and qualitative data.
• Develop and implement predictive models to identify patterns and trends in hiring, employee behavior, performance and retention.
• Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to navigate ambiguity and develop recommendations for better business decisions.
• Design, develop, and deliver compelling reporting solutions and dashboards to enhance decision-making for our Businesses and HR partners.
• Continuously improving our reporting and analytics framework by contributing to the roadmap, documenting internal processes, and standardizing metrics and definitions
• Build tools and audits to enhance business intelligence and improve data integrity and efficiency in reporting processes.
  
  

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:

• A strong interest in Human Resources/IO Psychology and the drive to help us build a more effective workforce.
• 10+ years of overall experience, 4+ years of professional experience in data science, with a strong emphasis on providing analytics solutions directly to clients.
• 3+ years of experience in Python or R conducting statistical analysis or developing predictive models.
• 3+ years of experience using SQL working with relational databases and data warehousing.
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts (correlation, regression, T-test, ANOVA), research methods and experimental design
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, such as regression, classification, clustering, and dimensionality reduction
• Strong communication and data presentation skills
• Some experience with LLM/text analysis, or an interest in learning
• Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, Statistics, Math, Computer Science, or related.
  
  

Preferred, but not required:

• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and big data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop)
• Knowledge of technical documentation and project planning techniques
• Knowledge of data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Python visualization libraries
  
  

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, a 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.

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 [phone removed] (US), [phone removed] (EMEA) or [phone removed] (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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