Blackstone PE London Hierarchy

Hi,
Does anyone have knowledge of the progression at Blackstone PE, London?
I have seen people with 2/3yrs experience at a top bank join Blackstone as an analyst (the same as people who join straight out of undergraduate), why do these people with significant experience not join as associate?

Thanks

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