Senior Analyst, Fund Management Global Private Equity

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Company: Carlyle Group

Location: Washington, DC 20011

Description:

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Job Name:

Senior Analyst, Fund Management Global Private Equity

Location:

Washington, DC

Line of Business:

Finance

Job Function:

Investor Services

Date:

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Position Summary

Team Summary

The Fund Management (FM) team is responsible for the operations of Carlyle's investment funds. FM is focused on bringing a broad skillset to serve as a true strategic partner to Carlyle's investment teams ("the business"). The Fund Management team 1) partners with segment / fund leadership in setting future strategic direction and decision making, primarily focusing on financial and executional considerations, 2) collaborates with the business to ensure strong risk management, seamless execution and high performance, 3) connects the business to the broader organization to enable the business to leverage the full breadth of Carlyle resources, 4) supports business and investor relations teams in proactively managing and growing investor relationships, and 5) brings a combined finance and operational skillset in understanding the business and managing risk / compliance.

Successful members of the FM team are highly adaptable and able to shift gears quickly, often juggling many high-profile priorities under tight deadlines. They have a superior work ethic and embrace that the fast-paced, dynamic nature of our business often requires commitment outside of normal business hours. The FM team is a collection of very detail-oriented self-starters that possess intellectual curiosity and an ability to think creatively.

Position Summary

The FM Senior Analyst plays a significant role in analyzing the quarterly valuations of the funds' investments, preparing materials to support fundraising initiatives, coordinating with and supporting Carlyle's investment teams to acquire and dispose of investments, providing input into analysis led by the central reporting team, and supporting tactical elements of forecasting / budgeting (fund performance analysis and optimization). The FM Senior Analyst also collaborates with their FM fund team to brainstorm and develop ad-hoc Fund Management-related materials and analysis and may also serve on working groups for various department and firm initiatives (i.e., technology enhancement, process improvements, etc.).

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze quarterly valuations and exit forecasts for fund portfolio companies prepared by investment teams. Own and manage organization and retention of quarterly valuation deliverables and related supporting documentation.
  • Coordinate and review quarterly reporting on the performance of Carlyle portfolio companies to both internal and external stakeholders. Respond to internal stakeholder and external investor requests for information on an as needed basis.
  • Working with their FM fund team and partnership accounting, support the business by managing cash transactions related to investments. This includes organizing investor capital calls and distributions as well as coordinating internal documentation and calculations to effect deal closings and preparing / reviewing / finalizing funds flow procedures.
  • Ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned, potentially including
    • Review portfolio company operational updates and other financial analysis and research.
    • Support investment team leadership to prepare presentations for investor meetings.
    • Assist with fundraising efforts for new funds, including preparation of marketing materials and preparation of responses to due diligence requests.
    • Collect and report miscellaneous performance metrics.
    • Developing ad-hoc Fund Management-related materials and analysis.
  • Support the fund audit process (with primary responsibility for facilitating the audit of portfolio company valuations) and assist with internal and external transaction and control testing, including preparing transaction close packages, obtaining supporting documentation, facilitating calls between investment teams and auditors, and preparing/analyzing ad-hoc audit requests.
  • Assist with the preparation of, and provide support for, annual and quarterly fund operating budgets through completion of revenue and expense projections. Perform quarterly budget-to-actual variance analysis


Qualifications

Requirements

Education & Certificates

  • Bachelors Degree, required
  • Accounting, Finance or Economics concentration, preferred


Professional Experience

  • Minimum of 2+ years of relevant professional experience, required
  • Financial Services experience preferred
  • Demonstrated record of expertise in quantitative analysis and financial modelling
  • Strong accounting or financial background with the capability and desire to learn the accounting and financial principles related to private equity
  • Advanced Microsoft Office (including Excel and PowerPoint) skills required
  • Ability to operate in a demanding and fast paced environment and balance multiple tasks
  • Significant overtime as well as availability outside of normal business hours required frequently, especially during quarterly valuation cycles, in connection with deal closings and during fundraising periods
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter with an ownership mentality
  • Strong interpersonal skills a must
  • Well-rounded with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to succeed in a matrix organization with multiple areas of responsibilities
  • High integrity and dedication to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary material


Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by The Carlyle Group.

Benefits/Compensation

The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $105,000 to $115,000.

In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Company Information

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $441 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 636 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2024 . Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 29 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.

At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.

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