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Can I realistically get into Blackstone’s analyst program with a non-finance background??

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Natalie
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on May 02, 2025
Ex-Investment Banker | Former Deloitte & Grant Thornton | Coaching Finance Candidates to Ace Interviews & Land Top Roles

Hey there,

It's a great question, and honestly, it's definitely something people successfully navigate! While it might feel like everyone in finance has a finance degree, the truth is that firms like Blackstone are often looking for really sharp minds from all sorts of fields. They want people who can think critically and solve complex problems, and those skills aren't exclusive to finance majors.

What's key is showing them you're serious about making the switch. That means getting a good grasp of the fundamentals and being able to connect your past experiences to the kind of work you'd be doing at Blackstone. If you can demonstrate that you're a quick learner, really motivated, and have the analytical chops, your non-finance background could even be a plus in some ways. What did you study? Maybe we can think about how your background could be an asset.

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