Licensing & Compliance Coordinator

In 2025 Blackstone established Brio Real Estate (Brio) as a portfolio company focused on real estate credit. Brio is a specialized global commercial real estate asset services platform that manages and supports Blackstones Real Estate Debt Strategies business (BREDS) across the globe. Today BREDS has more than $76 billion in investor capital across high yield / opportunistic real estate credit funds a publicly traded Mortgage REIT CMBS securities and insurance capital. Brio is a sophisticated real estate credit solutions provider that enhances value for investors and supports BREDS across key functions including asset management transactions capital markets surveillance portfolio management and legal & compliance. Brio provides critical infrastructure and capabilities for BREDS to allow for effective investments and management of its global portfolio.

Blackstone is the worlds largest alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. Blackstones scale with roughly 12700 real estate assets and over 240 portfolio companies enables them to invest in dynamic sectors positioned for long-term growth. The firm seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by building strong businesses that deliver lasting value. Blackstones global investment strategies focus on real estate private equity infrastructure life sciences growth equity credit secondaries and hedge funds.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Licensing and Compliance Coordinator to join our team. This role will be responsible for managing and driving key workstreams related to state licensing ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating effective communication between various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong legal background project management skills and the ability to navigate complex processes.

What you will do:

• Ownership of Workstreams: Take full ownership of licensing workstreams ensuring timely and accurate completion of all tasks.
• Process Management: Drive processes related to state licensing including follow-up with external counsel and other stakeholders as well as coordination with internal teams.
• Checklist Development: Create and maintain checklists for each deal collaborating with stakeholders to ensure all necessary steps are completed.
• Communication: Serve as a key point of contact between internal teams and external counsel facilitating clear and effective communication.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with the 40 Act and other regulatory acts governing funds staying updated on relevant changes and requirements.
• Organizational Skills: Maintain organized records and documentation related to licensing processes and project management.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with various stakeholders to manage expectations and drive project timelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the licensing workstreams.

What you should have:

• Education: Bachelors degree in a relevant field; legal background preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a legal or project management role preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with the 40 Act and regulatory requirements related to fund management.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively; Proactive mindset with a drive to own processes and deliver results.