Blackstone Technology and Innovations, Executive Desktop Support, AVP

Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems.

Blackstone is seeking an Assistant Vice President to lead Desktop and Executive Support across London and the broader EMEA region, as part of the wider EMEA Technology Support organisation. This role combines hands on technical support with leadership of a small team delivering desktop and executive support services. You will be responsible for ensuring a high quality, white glove technology experience for our user base, while driving consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across support operations. The position requires strong ownership, visibility, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, high expectation environment.

• Lead Desktop and Executive Support across London and EMEA, ensuring consistent, high quality service delivery
• Provide hands on technical support across hardware, software, and end user technologies
• Deliver a white glove support experience for senior stakeholders, including executive level users
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team, driving accountability and performance
• Own and drive resolution of complex technical issues, partnering with Infrastructure, Engineering, and Application teams where required
• Oversee onboarding, moves, and changes, ensuring a seamless end user experience
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance user experience and reduce friction in workflows
• Lead and contribute to initiatives relating to new technologies, tooling, and service enhancements
• Ensure strong operational discipline through ticketing (ServiceNow), documentation, and communication

• Proven experience in Desktop / End User Support within a corporate or financial services environment
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating a small team
• Strong hands on experience supporting Windows, macOS, Office 365, Zoom, and mobile devices (iOS)
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders in a high touch, professional environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills across hardware, software, and user environmentsAbility to operate independently and take ownership in a fast paced environment
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN/VPN)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• High level of ownership and accountability, with a strong sense of responsibility for user experience
• Comfortable operating with visibility and supporting senior stakeholders in a high expectation environment
• Able to balance hands on delivery with team leadership and oversight
• Proactive mindset, with a focus on improving processes and reducing friction for users
• Commitment to high standards and consistency in service delivery

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.

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